USIU Library Assistant

Reporting to the University Librarian, the holder of this position will assist in processing information resources and facilitating access to information.

Library Assistant Job Key Responsibilities

• Charging and discharging information materials to library users and update their records, clear paid library penalties fees to facilitate utilization of library resources.
• Assist in providing reference information services to the university community to facilitate information retrieval.
• Provide library user education through library orientation and training sessions, to promote user information literacy.
• Organizing and maintaining library stock (shelving and shelf reading) to facilitate identification and retrieval of information resources.
• Training and monitoring work-study students, interns and students on attachment.
• Assist in cataloguing, classification and indexing to facilitate easy retrieval of information materials.
• Receiving, verification and physical processing of information materials.
• Assist in facilitating interlibrary loan requests.
• Assist in stock taking/reconciliation, weeding and book sales of weeded books.
• Assist in library clearances to students, staff and faculty.
• Biometric registration of new library users and laptop registration to facilitate library access.
• Assist in issuing of user barcodes to library users to facilitate ID processing.
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications for the Library Assistant Job

• Diploma in Information and Library Studies from an accredited academic institution.
• At least 2 years of relevant post-qualification experience in a similar position.
• Personal Attributes & Competencies
• Confidentiality and integrity;
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Relationship builder & effective negotiator;
• Good Communication skills;
• Self motivated;
• Attention to detail;
• Adaptability and reliability

How to Apply

If you have the requisite qualifications and experience and want to work as a team member in a modern and progressive institution where you can make a difference, please apply. Interested applicants must provide a cover letter and a current CV, certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts, names and addresses of three referees, current salary and benefits, telephone and e-mail contacts to the address below by Friday, February 24, 2017.

Director of Human Resources, United States International University – Africa P.O Box 14634-00800, Nairobi, Kenya Email: jobs@usiu.ac.ke

USIU-Africa is an equal opportunity employer.