Chief Librarian
Kenya Institute of Administration (KIA) is a premier Training, Research and Consultancy Institute in Public Service.
We are seeking suitable candidate to fill the position of:
Chief Librarian
Job Description:
To efficiently carry out management and administration of the Library Services/Learning and Resource Center with the aim of ensuring full and efficient provision and utilization of these services and facilities to the Institute customers
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
We are seeking suitable candidate to fill the position of:
Chief Librarian
Job Description:
To efficiently carry out management and administration of the Library Services/Learning and Resource Center with the aim of ensuring full and efficient provision and utilization of these services and facilities to the Institute customers
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinates activities of library/resource center
- Assists patrons in selection and location of books, audiovisual materials, and other materials
- Train and direct workers in performance of such tasks as receiving, shelving, and locating materials.
- Examines book reviews, publishers' catalogs, and other information sources to recommend material acquisition.
- Searches catalog files, biographical dictionaries, and indexes, and examine content of reference materials to assist patrons in locating and selecting materials.
- Assemble and arrange materials for display.
- Prepare replies to mail requests for information.
- Any other job assigned from time to time
Qualifications and Experience:
- Masters degree in Library Studies and Information Sciences
- At least 5 years experience in managing a busy library
- Excellent inter personal and communication skills
- Must be computer literate and able operate digital library
- Knowledge of national development priorities, and functions and practices of government
Salary scale: Kshs. 51,906 x 1,162 - 61,202 x 1,623 - 69,342 x 2,963 - 78,231
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria may send their applications together with their detailed curriculum to
Director & Chief Executive
Kenya Institute of Administration
P.O Box 23030 0604
Nairobi
or by email director@kia.ac.ke
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