Job Description

• The Senior Librarian, KEWI 6 reports to the Principal, Librarian KEWI 5.

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

• Implementing library service policies, programmes, procedures and strategies;
• Examining books for damages and repairs or facilitates repairs when needed;
• Assist in preparing exhibits, sessional displays and bulletin boards throughout the library;
• Verifying overdue books by sending reminders to library users;
• Responding to requests from students’ staff and other library users;
• Cataloguing and keeping track of library materials;
• Maintaining shelf arrangement and retrieval of information;
• Recording new publication in the register and revised holdings for latest publications;
• Facilitating library events and reading sessions;
• Educating library users on how to properly search for information using the library data base;
• Performing regular audits on information and inventory;
• Overseeing the checkout process for books and other resource materials;
• Identifying and utilizing hard copy and e-library resources;
• Retrieving of e-information for Library users;
• Promoting the library’s resources;
• Facilitating inter library networking;
• Facilitating production of projects and research materials; and
• Operating and maintaining audio visual materials.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Served for a cumulative period of six 6 years relevant work experience, three 3 of which should have been at the grade of Librarian I or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• OR
• Bachelor’s degree with a Post Graduate Diploma in any of the following disciplines:
• Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognised Institution;
• Certificate in e-library management;
• Membership to relevant professional body in good standing and where applicable;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Shown Merit and ability reflected in work performance and results