Job Summary

The jobholder shall be responsible for delivering dynamic library services that meet the evolving needs of the Authority, supporting staff capacity development, continuous learning and research through access to Library and information resources across the Authority.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan and formulate strategies, work plans and policies for the library management function in the Authority.
• Spearhead maintenance of library collections that are processed to meet international standards for easy organisation, location and retrieval.
• Engage with Library and Information stakeholders in the provision of electronic resources e-Journals & e-Books.
• Spearhead processing, preservation, retrieval, lending and dissemination of library and information resources.
• Spearhead implementation of the Integrated Library Management System and electronic information resources, including remote access.
• Ensure compliance with regulations relating to the provision of information and library services in the Authority.
• Proactively identify, select and requisition for books and periodicals that meet the user needs of the business processes in the Authority.
• Spearhead the development and implementation of an awareness programme to drive the uptake of library services.
• Ensure that all materials in the library are in good and readable condition.
• Spearhead indexing and abstracting of library books and institutional documents.
• Coordinate workflows within the library function.
• Implement the following corporate initiatives in the Unit: Performance Management, Audit, Integrity, Quality Management Systems, and Risk Management.

Person specifications

For appointment to this job, the candidate must have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Library management, Information Sciences or relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution.
• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Library Management, Information Sciences or relevant equivalent qualifications from a recognised Institution, will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of five 5 years’ relevant work experience with at least two 2 years at first-level management in Library Services or a comparable position.
• Leadership Development Course lasting not less than four 4 weeks from a recognised Institution, will be an added advantage.
• Membership to the Kenya Library Association KLA or any other relevant professional body.

Key Competencies

• Leadership and people management skills
• Technological ability and Good decision-making capabilities
• Resilient, focused, results-oriented, with expertise in risk management and analysis
• Excellent oral and written communication, good planning, presentation, analytical and organisational skills.
• Stakeholder management and client relationship management skills.