Assistant Librarian, Library Department at Aga Khan University

Nairobi, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Information Services, Reference Services, Library Management Systems, Cataloguing, Bibliographic Databases, Training, User Support, Acquisition, IT Skills, Evidence-Based Practice, Systematic Reviews, Digital Repository, User Statistics, Reconciliation, Scholarly Publishing, Peer Reviewed Journals

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Assistant Librarian Department Library Entity Aga Khan University, Kenya Location Nairobi, Kenya Introduction Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access. The AKU global network of libraries supports students and faculty in their study, teaching, and research needs. Collections include books, journals, educational reports, audio/visual aids, and digital media. We also provide access to online journals, eBooks, and other resources. Job Summary To deliver and maintain an effective information service appropriate to the needs of all library users. Responsibilities Provide front-line library & information services. Support library users in reference services; develop and maintain libguides with relevant links to information sources of specific subjects. Support library users in retrieving information resources both in print and electronic formats and facilitate access to bibliographic and full-text databases. Receive, process and catalogue books and periodicals. Maintain and update bibliographic details in the library management system and update other library databases, including the digital repository. Train library users in class or in person how to access and use both print and online library resources. Shelve books and maintain shelf reading for easy location of resources. Support reader services by registering library users and maintaining their records and user statistics. Identify and facilitate the acquisition of relevant books and electronic resources. Regular support reconciliation of electronic payments relating to reprographic service charges and fines and collate this with the finance office. Requirements Master's degree in Information Science or related field. Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science or equivalent in a related field. 2-3 years’ experience working in an academic Library. Experience in scholarly publishing with at least one publication in a peer reviewed journal. Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office & the internet. Sound knowledge of library management systems and a range of library procedures. Knowledge and skills in supporting research in Evidence-Based Practice and Systematic reviews.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Librarian is responsible for delivering and maintaining effective information services for library users. This includes providing front-line services, supporting users in accessing resources, and managing library collections.