Corporate Staffing Services Librarian NGO Jobs in Kenya
Corporate Staffing Services Librarian NGO Jobs in Kenya
Purpose Of The Job Provide support to library users by organizing, managing and disseminating information in the form of journals, periodicals and books as well as developing web pages and manage library materials databases.
Responsibilities
General Library Duties
Classifying, Cataloging and shelving all books and other information resources to ensure the library operates efficiently.
Establish and implement library policies and procedures.
Digitizing information sources.
Handling enquiries from library users and provide necessary support in searching for library resources.
Ensures appropriate usage of e-readers in 6 local schools and their maintenance and security.
Training and guiding the activities of library personnel and volunteers, as needed.
Performing a variety of circulation duties such as checking books and library materials
Managing all library resources such as books, periodicals and journals.
Maintaining a reading environment that is not only friendly but inviting.
Managing facilities in the library with an aim of providing flexible access.
Promoting a reading culture amongst students, RWMT beneficiaries, community members and facilitating reading clubs.
Take part in documenting and managing the library budget.
Managing access to information resources in computers.
Preparing grants to obtain funding so as to expand resources in the library.
Ensure the library’s collections include relevant print and digital resources for the polytechnic students, as well as the youths in the community.
Supervising and maintain all ongoing and daily functions of the library media center including the use of electronic resources such as e-readers, software and hardware.
Supervising library facilities and promoting a proper learning environment which stimulates and reinforces the student’s/ library users’ ease of access to information
Informing users of new acquisitions.
Maintains stacks neatly and in good order
Preparing and providing statistical and other reports to library administration / training center manager as scheduled or requested.
Evaluating books for bindery or mending in house.
Perusing circulating materials to determine collection use, condition, and age.
Carry out coordination of scheduling by promptly entering dates/times on a library instruction calendar.
Advice the management on new library services that can be offered to ensure the library remains up to date and relevant and exceed the expectations of the library patrons.
Promoting Library Use
Introduce book storytelling sessions and library games for children to develop their interest in reading.
Initiate and coordinate the activities of the library Committee to provide assistance and feedback in regard to service, programs and collection needs.
Understand library policies and procedures; accurately interpret them, and clearly and courteously communicates policies to patrons and staff as necessary
Organize book clubs for polytechnic students, schools and community members to promote and sensitize the community to develop a reading culture.
Serve as a consultant to teaching faculty in developing instructional programs that utilize the library’s resources
Maintenance of Equipment
Implementation of RWMT /RTRC policies that are geared towards ensuring better security of inputs & assets.
Ensure regular maintenance of equipment and assets within the library.
Requesting library inputs from the inventory (and procurement) and allocating the same to library patrons/ users where need be.
Reporting any damage caused and repairs needed in library.
Locking and opening the library in the morning and evening.
Providing recommendations that can improve security of the library and RWMT/ RTRC library equipment.
Programming & Reference Assistance
Provide professional reference assistance and readers advisory to patrons, either in-person or electronically
Develop and presents library programs in accordance with students, schools, community needs and interests.
Provide technology instruction to patrons and staff in group and individual sessions especially for e-readers.
Other duties and responsibilities
Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor from time to time and which are geared towards achieving the overall goal of the organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
(The knowledge, skills and abilities may be required through a combination of formal schooling, self-education and prior experience or on-the-job-training).
Level of education: Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Library/Information
Specialized Training / professional
Qualifications
Computer skills in Word, Excel and Access
Records Management Training
Data management packages
Other Competencies
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work with both students and teachers as well as wider members of the community
Knowledge of developmental, recreational and educational needs of young adults and children.
Ability to translate young adult and children needs and interests into effective library services.
Knowledge of current trends in library services for and with young adults and children.
Knowledge of standard library procedures, current information technology, Internet and database search capabilities.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Corporate Staffing Services Librarian NGO Jobs in Kenya
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