Nov 17, University of Kabianga Library Systems Assistant Jobs in Kenya

University of Kabianga Library Systems Assistant Jobs in Kenya

UOK/AC/11/10/23

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science with a major in IT, or related field;

Should be conversant with Library Management Systems (KOHA) and Digital repository (D space);

Familiarity with standards appropriate to library applications such as MARC21 (machine readable cataloguing), HTML, SQL, MySQL, Z39.50., UNIX language;

Conversant with LINUX server operating system;

Familiar with data protection laws of Kenya;

Familiarity with formulation and implementation of policies and procedures, particularly in the area of systems development;

Ability to prepare instructional and procedural materials/manuals for staff use of the Library System’s automated resources;

Good organizational, interpersonal, oral (make effective oral presentations) and written communication skills.

Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

Management of all the library digital systems, including but not limited to, Koha, D-space, OPAC, E-resources, OJS, RemoteX, MyLoft Management of digital library collections, archives and repositories.

Training library users and staffs, the use of digital library systems such as eresources and OPAC.

Managing the library’s Local Area Network (LAN) and maintaining links with the Wide Area Network (WAN);

Provide maintenance services for library computer systems;

To formulate and generate system activity reports and audit reports;

Provide user support services to all the library users and staffs in the University

Establishing long-term library needs in as far as ICT, the library services are concerned.

To ensure all library systems are compliant with the industry standards; and

Any other relevant duty (-ies) assigned by University Librarian.

How to Apply

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following posts. Ten (10) copies of applications should be submitted together with an updated Curriculum Vitae giving details of the applicant’s; age, marital status, academic and professional qualification, working experience, present post and salary, telephone contact, email address, names and referees plus copies of the certificates and testimonials. The reference number of the position applied should be clearly indicated on both the application letter and the envelope. Applicants are advised to contact their referees and request them to send their letters of reference to the above address.

All applications to be addressed to:

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration & Finance)

University of Kabianga

P. O. BOX 2030 – 20200

KERICHO

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