Librarian Job in Nairobi Kenya


Librarian position at IAT, Westlands Campus
 
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The Institute of Advanced Technology (IAT) Westlands Campus is looking for an individual to fill in the position of Assistant Librarian. 

The successful candidate will be responsible for running our library and maintaining complete documentation and library inventories.
 

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintains adequate inventory of media and supplies.
  • Monitors expansion and space requirements of libraries; reorganize library as needed.
  • Maintains current knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
  • A BSc in Information Science or Librarianship.
  • 2 years working experience in a library.
  • Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
  • Knowledge of computer media library systems, processes, equipment, and facilities.
  • Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
  • Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork.
  • Knowledge of data management techniques.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Knowledge in library systems for cataloguing, acquisitions and online searching
  • Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
  • Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.
If you meet the above requirements, please feel free to send us your detailed curriculum vitae, enclosing copies of your present certificates and a cover letter stating the reason why you think you are the right person for the job, to reach us not later than 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 09 May 2013, addressed to:
 
The HR Director, I.A.T.
P.O. Box 14201-00800, 
Nairobi
 
Email: hrd@symphony.co.ke
 
Tel: 4455000/ 0716-793 954