Assistant Librarian, Library Department at Aga Khan University Hospital

Aga Khan University Hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan and Nairobi, Kenya are private, not-for-profit institutions providing high quality health care. The Main Hospitals serve as the principal sites for clinical training for the University's Medical Colleges and Schools of Nursing and Midwifery in Pakistan and East Africa. Our Vision of Aga Khan University Ho...

 

Assistant Librarian, Library Department

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience2 - 3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

Job Summary

To deliver and maintain an effective information service appropriate to the needs of all library users.

Responsibilities

  • Provide front-line library & information services.
  • Support library users in reference services; develop and maintain libguides with relevant links to information sources of specific subjects.
  • Support library users in retrieving information resources both in print and electronic formats and facilitate access to bibliographic and full-text databases.
  • Receive, process and catalogue books and periodicals.
  • Maintain and update bibliographic details in the library management system and update other library databases, including the digital repository.
  • Train library users in class or in person how to access and use both print and online library resources.
  • Shelve books and maintain shelf reading for easy location of resources.
  • Support reader services by registering library users and maintaining their records and user statistics.
  • Identify and facilitate the acquisition of relevant books and electronic resources.
  • Regular support reconciliation of electronic payments relating to reprographic service charges and fines and collate this with the finance office.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Information Science or related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent in a related field.
  • 2-3 years’ experience working in an academic Library.
  • Experience in scholarly publishing with at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal.
  • Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office & the internet.
  • Sound knowledge of library management systems and a range of library procedures.
  • Knowledge and skills in supporting research in Evidence-Based Practice and Systematic reviews.

 

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Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Aga Khan University Hospital on aku.taleo.net to apply

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