Library Accreditation Officer/Librarian Job CUE

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Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: 

• Developing information access aids such as indexes and annotated bibliographies, web pages, electronic pathfinders, and on-line tutorials; 
• Sorting books, publications and other items according to established procedure and returning them in the shelves, files, or other designated storage areas; 
• Locating library materials for users and instructing them on how to use reference sources and the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC);  
• Searching standard reference materials, including on-line sources and the Internet, in order to answer patrons’ reference questions; 
• Analyzing patrons’ requests to determine needed information, and assist in furnishing or locating that information; 
• Responding to customer complaints, taking action as necessary; 
• Advising clients on Commission standards and guidelines for library resources; 
• Editing library resource evaluation reports; 
• Examining proposal for completeness and overall compliance with Guideline; 
• Coordinating the weeding and stock taking of library books; and 
• Coordinating the processing of books and periodicals through cataloguing and classification.   

Person Specification   
For appointments to this grade, an officer must have: –  

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and information science;  
• Membership to a professional body and in good standing; 
• Proficiency in computer applications; and 
• Fulfilling the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.  

Key Competencies   

• Analytical skills; 
• Problem solving skills; 
• Interpersonal skills; and  
• Communication and Presentation skills. 

How to Apply

Application Procedure

• Interested and qualified candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to make their applications ONLINE through the Careers portal available on CUE website.
• Shortlisted candidates will be expected to bring the original certificates for verification during the interview.
• All applications to reach the Commission on or before 2nd June, 2026 at 5.00 p.m East Africa time.

The Successful candidates will be required to provide the following documents before the award of offer in compliance with Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010:

• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). 
• Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB). 
• Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).  

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