Job Description
Assistant Systems Librarian Grade 11(1 Position)- UOK/AC/10/10/23
Requirements
i. Masters Degree in Library and Information Science with IT/ICT option OR
Masters in Information Systems or its equivalent.
ii. Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (IT) Computer Science OR
Library and Information Science (IT) option.
iii. Minimum five years’ experience as a Systems Librarian in a University
Library
iv. Minimum of one article in a peer reviewed journal
v. Familiarity with standards appropriate to library applications such as
MARC 21 (machine readable cataloguing) Html, Z 39.50, e.t.c.
vi. Thorough knowledge of the applications of computer technology to
library operations
vii. Hands on knowledge on use of Library Management Systems
viii. Ability to prepare instructional and procedural materials/manuals for
Library System, automated resources
ix. Good working knowledge in SQL, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
x. Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added advantage
Duties and responsibilities
i. Monitoring and advising on library &Information Communication
Technology matters.
ii. Managing the library’s Local Area Network (LAN ) and maintaining links
with the Wide Area Network (WAN)
iii. Maintaining library computer software and hardware particularly: The
Integrated Library Management System (KOHA),The Digital Repository (Dspace)The Open Journal Systems (RFID and E M Technologies)
iv. Assisting in the formulation and implementation of policies and
procedures, particularly in the area of systems development.
v. Coordinating and conducting staff training for development of ICT skills in
the use of automated systems and computer based products, services
and emerging trends.
vi. Concurrently managing multiple projects, administer systems,
troubleshooting computing problems, plan and managing change in the
library computing environment and acting as liaison with other
information technology professionals.
vii. Routine troubleshooting of hardware and software and
viii. Any other relevant duty assigned by the Management.