Library Assistant

Job Ref: ZU/10/25/59/2022

The objective of this position is to assist senior library staff in providing information services and proper management of library collections and resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Library Assistant the position holder will be responsible for the following, amongst others:

• Ensuring all books are collected from the reading tables;
• Ensuring all items are properly labeled for retrieval;
• Replying promptly to user queries at the information desks or online platforms;
• Regular re-shelving as needed; at least twice a day;
• Registration of users on Koha;
• Checking-out book(s) and due date stamping;
• Bar-coding Spine labeling & covering books;
• Assist in supervising the security personnel;
• Carrying out stock take on an annual basis.

Qualifications Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, higher Diploma or Ordinary Diploma in Information Sciences or related field from a recognized tertiary institution;
• At least 2 years’ relevant working experience from an institution of higher learning.

Qualities & Skills

• High levels of integrity;
• Ability to work under pressure or with minimum supervision;
• Flexible as may be required from time to time;
• Strong communication skills;
• Classification and Cataloguing skills;
• Computing skills and Records Management skills;
• Team player and interpersonal skills;
• Versatile, tenacious and people oriented.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should send their applications to [email protected] quoting the job reference number on the subject line and; indicating their current and expected salary on their application letter, not later than 16th September 2022.