A nonprofit organization focusing on helping populations in Nairobi through education, community outreach and economic empowerment programmes in order to facilitate sustainable change is seeking to urgently fill the Assistant Librarian position.
Key
duties and responsibilities
· Preparation
and organization of library resources
· Bibliographic
searching and retrieval through bibliographic checks and searches
· Reference
and information services
· Provide
user services including addressing inquiries and document delivery
· Ensure
efficient retrieval by users
· Develop,
plan and organize library community programs for library users.
· Implement
innovative programs to encourage library users.
· Evaluate
and maintains the library collection and make recommendations for collection
development based on the needs of the users.
· Ensure
an accurate inventory of resources and maintaining inventories, compiling
statistics and generating reports as required.
· Ensure no inventory leaves the library without adequate recording and appropriate authorization
· Develop
and maintain cataloging procedures
· Respond
to daily on-site requests for information
· Train
library users to effectively search the library catalogue, internet and other
electronic resources
· Carry
out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by your supervisor
Person
Specifications
Must
be proficient in the following areas:
· Knowledge
of Library policies, procedures, methods, ethics and professional standards
· Knowledge
and proficient use of computer
· Knowledge
of ELMS (Electronic Library Management System)
· Good
organization and planning skills
· Effective
verbal, written, presentation, listening and communications skills.
· Ability
to perform duties with deliberate speed and accuracy.
· Mature
with excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills
· Relevant
experience in working in a community library.
· Must
have a Diploma in Diploma in Library & Information Studies from a reputable
institution with at least Three (3) years post qualification work experience in
Library and preferably in an informal sector.
How to
Apply
Send
your application to hr@micato.co.ke by Friday 27th January 2023
Please
note that, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.