Senior Library Assistant Job KU, Nairobi, Kenya

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lend and receive information resources.
• Provide instruction in the access, use, and evaluation of library resources for individuals and groups in the university.
• Administration of library user surveys.
• Conduct library orientation for new library users.
• Catalogue and classify information resources by using the Library of Congress classification scheme.
• Upload documents to the institutional repository by scanning the hard copies to promote global access through the open access programme of library resources.
• Identify metadata from researchers’ profiles by searching for their publications and uploading them to promote easy filtering and access of information in the university library.
• Tag and barcode information materials to promote security and accountability of materials issued/ lent out.
• Serve as help desk to provide information to users by responding to enquiries and emerging issues appropriately in the university library.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be holders of a Bachelor’s degree in Information Science from a recognized Institution.
• At least three (3) years of relevant work experience in an academic library.
• Competent in relevant Library ICT applications.
• Knowledge of a Library Integrated Management System.

Skills Required for the Job

• Knowledge of the Koha Library Information Management System.
• Library ICT applications.
• Knowledge of online resources.
• Reference and information services provision skills
• Cataloguing and classification skills.
• Digital preservation and archiving.
• Good communication skills.

How to Apply

Terms of Service

A competitive remuneration package, which includes basic salary, house allowance, and medical cover as per the University Scheme, will be provided.

Tutorial Fellows are employed on a one (1) year renewable contract up to a maximum of three (3) years.

The applicants should provide full details of educational and professional qualifications, work experience, present post and salary, applicant’s telephone number, and e-mail address.
Copies of certificates and testimonials should also be enclosed, giving the names and contacts of three (3) referees who are conversant with the applicant’s competence in the area of specialization.

Applicants and Referees should write directly to:
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance)

Kenyatta University
P. O. BOX 43844 – 00100
NAIROBI

Applications and letters from the referees should be received not later than 26th August 2026

Kenyatta University is an equal opportunity employer, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.