Job Summary

To support acquisition, organization, dissemination and exploitation of information resources appropriate to the faculty, students and staff of AKU; and to effectively support the teaching, learning and research objectives of the University.

  Responsibilities

• To provide front-line library & information services;
• To support library users in reference services; develop and maintain libguides with relevant links to information sources of specific subjects;
• To support library users in retrieving information resources both in print and electronic formats and to facilitate access to bibliographic and full-text databases;
• To receive, process and catalogue books and periodicals;
• To maintain and update bibliographic details in the library management system and to update other library databases, including the digital repository;
• To update and implement library policy and procedures in appropriate areas as directed;
• Shelving books and maintaining shelf reading for easy location of resources;
• To support reader services by registering library users and maintaining their records and user statistics;
• Charging and discharging library resources. Monitoring dues and notification process;
• Identify and facilitate the acquisition of relevant books and electronic resources;
• Train library users in class or in person how to access and use both print and online resources including academic databases; and
• Co-teach undergraduate information literacy and data retrieval foundational courses.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent with 3 to 4 years of experience;
• A good understanding of the work of academic libraries;
• Experience of participating in a team, cooperating, and contributing when required;
• Accuracy and attention to detail;
• Proficiency in ICT;
• Sound knowledge of Library Management Systems and a range of library procedures; and
• Knowledge and skills in supporting research in Evidence-Based Practice and Systematic Reviews.