Job Description
Library Systems Assistant Grade 9/10 (1 Position)- UOK/AC/11/10/23
Requirements
i. Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science with a major
in IT, or related field;
ii. Should be conversant with Library Management Systems (KOHA)
and Digital repository (D space);
iii. Familiarity with standards appropriate to library applications such as
MARC21 (machine readable cataloguing), HTML, SQL, MySQL,
Z39.50., UNIX language;
iv. Conversant with LINUX server operating system;
v. Familiar with data protection laws of Kenya;
vi. Familiarity with formulation and implementation of policies and
procedures, particularly in the area of systems development;
vii. Ability to prepare instructional and procedural materials/manuals
for staff use of the Library System's automated resources;
viii. Good organizational, interpersonal, oral (make effective oral
presentations) and written communication skills.
ix. Membership to a relevant professional body will be an added
advantage.
Duties and responsibilities
i. Management of all the library digital systems, including but not limited to,
Koha, D-space, OPAC, E-resources, OJS, RemoteX, MyLoft
ii. Management of digital library collections, archives and repositories.
iii. Training library users and staffs, the use of digital library systems such as eresources and OPAC.
iv. Managing the library’s Local Area Network (LAN) and maintaining links
with the Wide Area Network (WAN);
v. Provide maintenance services for library computer systems;
vi. To formulate and generate system activity reports and audit reports;
vii. Provide user support services to all the library users and staffs in the
University
viii. Establishing long-term library needs in as far as ICT, the library services are
concerned.
ix. To ensure all library systems are compliant with the industry standards; and
x. Any other relevant duty (-ies) assigned by University Librarian.