Library Systems Assistant at University of Kabianga

University of Kabianga is located in Kabianga Division in Kericho West District. The University is situated in the Kabianga Complex, comprising the then Kabianga Framers Training Center, Kabianga High School and Primary School and the Kipsigis County Council Tea Farm. The Kabianga Complex has along history. The Government School, Kabianga, was started in ...

 

Library Systems Assistant

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience
  • LocationKericho
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

UOK/AC/11/10/23
Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science with a major in IT, or related field;
  • Should be conversant with Library Management Systems (KOHA) and Digital repository (D space);
  • Familiarity with standards appropriate to library applications such as MARC21 (machine readable cataloguing), HTML, SQL, MySQL, Z39.50., UNIX language;
  • Conversant with LINUX server operating system;
  • Familiar with data protection laws of Kenya;
  • Familiarity with formulation and implementation of policies and procedures, particularly in the area of systems development;
  • Ability to prepare instructional and procedural materials/manuals for staff use of the Library System's automated resources;
  • Good organizational, interpersonal, oral (make effective oral presentations) and written communication skills.
  • Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Management of all the library digital systems, including but not limited to, Koha, D-space, OPAC, E-resources, OJS, RemoteX, MyLoft Management of digital library collections, archives and repositories.
  • Training library users and staffs, the use of digital library systems such as eresources and OPAC.
  • Managing the library’s Local Area Network (LAN) and maintaining links with the Wide Area Network (WAN);
  • Provide maintenance services for library computer systems;
  • To formulate and generate system activity reports and audit reports;
  • Provide user support services to all the library users and staffs in the University
  • Establishing long-term library needs in as far as ICT, the library services are concerned.
  • To ensure all library systems are compliant with the industry standards; and
  • Any other relevant duty (-ies) assigned by University Librarian.

Method of Application

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Ten (10) copies of applications should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant’s; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope.
All applications to be addressed to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)
University of Kabianga
P. O. BOX 2030 - 20200
KERICHO

So as to reach him not later than 15th December, 2023. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address. The referees should write and send their recommendations, under sealed envelopes within three weeks from the date of the advertisement.

N/B: University of Kabianga is an equal opportunity employer and therefore applicants of both gender and persons living with disability are encouraged to apply. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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