LIBRARIAN (2 POSITIONS) at KENYA SCHOOL OF LAW

Reporting to the Principal Librarian, the incumbent will assist in the implementation of Library and Information Services policies, procedures and processes.

The specific duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in: -

(i)   Undertaking Library and information services assignments in line with the approved Library strategies, policies and procedures to confirm the adequacy and effectiveness of services offered;

(ii)    Providing input in preparation of monthly Library reports;

(iii)  Providing inputs for the update of Library and Information strategies, policies and procedures;

(iv) Ensuring availability of adequate and authentic Library and research information resources to meet the needs of the School programs;

(v)  Providing input in developing, implementing and regularly reviewing Information Literacy and Competency Training curriculum for ATP&PTP students to ensure their ease of access and utilization of e-resources in the library;

(vi)  Safeguarding the Library assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation;

(vii) Organizing and managing periodicals/reference/reprographic services/archives/special collection/rare books section;

(viii)  Research Support services;

(ix)  Cataloguing, classifying and barcoding of Library materials using a standard classification scheme and Anglo American Cataloguing Rules to maintain standardization of records;

(x)   Online accessioning of print Library material;

(xi)  Offering circulation services to Library users;

(xii)  Stock taking exercise; and

(xiii) Organization/shelving of information resources to ensure easy retrieval.