Assistant Librarian Job in Kenya

Pan Africa Christian University, a chartered private University, is seeking to fill the position outlined below from suitable candidates. 

Applicants must be born again and active members of a local church.

Job Title: Assistant Librarian

(1 Post)
 
Job Purpose:
 
The Assistant Librarian shall be responsible for the cataloguing of the university’s library collection and Supporting the Librarian in matters dealing with Library organization.

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities:
  • Cataloguing all library material using bibliographic records
  • Create original cataloguing where no source record exists using derivative cataloguing
  • Create original series and name authority records by assigning classification numbers and
  • subject headings
  • Revise cataloguing as needed
  • Library orientation
  • Oversee the circulation desk and security desk operations and therefore must know
  • library policies and procedures well 
  • Managing the textbooks’ repository
  • Coordinating the annual Library Stock taking
  • Managing the library in the absence of the Head Librarian
  • Indexing and abstracting
  • Other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors Degree in Library and Information Science; a Masters degree in the same will be an added advantage
  • Knowledge of cataloguing authority procedures
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in an academic library
  • Ability to make independent judgment regarding information and knowledge management.
  • Effective Interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Understand and adhere to the PAC statement of Faith
  • Must be a good team-worker
Visit our website www.pacuniversity.ac.ke for full profile of the job.

If you believe you are the right candidate for any of the above positions, kindly send your application letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae to 

The Director, Finance & Administration, 
Pan Africa Christian University, 
and P.O. Box. 56875, 00200 
Nairobi.  

Or email to registrarpac@yahoo.com

You may also hand – deliver applications to our campus reception in Roysambu or at CITAM Valley Road. 

The closing date for the above positions is Friday 19th July, 2013. 


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.