Assistant Librarian - Information Science at Mama Ngina University College (MNUC)

We are a Student-Centered University College that produces innovative, scientifically grounded, ethical and holistic graduates. We offer market-driven degree programmes designed to enable students to develop hands-on skills necessary for job creation and employment at a competitive rate. MNUC has modern state-of-the-art teaching, learning, research, and recreation facilities.

 

Assistant Librarian - Information Science

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience6 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldEducation / Teaching  , ICT / Computer 

Job purpose

  • This cadre of Staff is responsible for the general maintenance of the University College Library and will work under the guidance of a senior officer.

Duties and responsibilities;

  • Ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the Library services and maintaining of the Library database;
  • Indexing and abstracting journal articles;
  • Preparing work plans for junior officers and coordinating their activities;
  • Preparing departmental quarterly reports;
  • Supervising charging and discharging of library information resources to users;
  • Coordinating provision of reference and referral services to library patrons; vii. Ensuring distribution of publishers’ cataloguers to faculty deans and heads of departments;
  • Cataloguing and classification of newly acquired information resources;
  • Verifying bibliographic details of library materials;
  • Maintaining and operating library management systems;
  • Stock editing;
  • Teaching Library Skills and user education; and
  • Offering ICT services in various categories of users.

Person Specifications

  • An earned Master’s Degree in Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
  • An earned Bachelor’s Degree in Library Studies, Library Science, Information Science or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution;
  • Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at the grade of Senior Library Assistant Grade C/D or in a comparable position from industry; 
  • Registered with a relevant professional body;
  • Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
  • Proficient in computer applications.
     

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Method of Application

Employment for the above position will be on permanent and pensionable terms. The appointed candidate will be remunerated as per the Inter Public University Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) and 2021- 2025 CBA approved salary rates.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

  • Candidates may submit either manual (hard copy) or electronic (online) applications.
  •  All applications should be submitted together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a copy of ID/Passport, copies of academic certificates and testimonials.
  • The stated documents must accompany the online application as one scanned PDF document.
  • Those applying online should send their applications to recruitment@mnu.ac.ke
  • Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked for the position being applied for and delivered to:

The Principal,
Mama Ngina University College,
P.O Box 444-01030,
GATUNDU.
 

All applications should reach Mama Ngina University College on or before 10th December, 2025 not later than 5.00 p.m. (East African Time).
 

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