Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and faculty win awards, thus stamping its authority as a centre of excellence. At its main campus in Thika town in the outskirts of Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the university is transforming a hitherto industrial town into an educational hub.

Qualification

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

OR

• Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science/Archives and Records Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Computer literacy.
• 3 years’ experience as a Library Assistant I in MKU or in a similar recognised University

OR

• Diploma in Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Library Assistant I or Assistant
• Archivist I in MKU or in a similar recognised University.
• Must be computer Literate

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to:  Center Coordinator

Duties and responsibilities:

• Accessioning, giving new books ownership stamp.
• Classification, cataloguing, indexing and abstracting.
• Electronic learning user support services (internet & email).
• Library user orientation and education.
• Literature search using online public access catalogue (OPAC).
• Online circulation of library books (Check in and Check out).
• Preservation of library materials.
• Reference and reprography services.
• Shelving of information services.
• Advice on required materials in the library.
• To appropriately execute any other duties as directed by the University Librarian.