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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:
  • 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
Remuneration:

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