Library Assistant II Job Alupe University

Library Assistant II Job. IT Jobs In Kenya

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Minimum Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Cumulative service period of three (3) years’ relevant work experience at the grade of Library Assistant III or in a comparable position;
• Diploma in Library studies or Information Science or equivalent qualifications from accredited examination body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Accessioning all new books;
• Classifying and cataloguing books;
• Preparing and filing catalogue cards for books;
• Compiling accessions list’ for books and dispatch to all technical officers;
• Conducting orientation and registering new patrons
• Filling of borrowing cards;
• Sending reminder notices for overdue publications;
• Updating the catalogue;
• Photocopying gazette notices with published standards and circulating to quality control officers;
• Ensuring that shelves are tidy, and publications are filed in their right places;
• Receiving newspapers and magazines and maintaining their records;
• Compiling overdue materials lists;
• Update fines’ records of user accounts;
• Manning the circulation area;
• Assisting in providing reference information services;
• Providing Library user education; and
• Library clearance of students and staff.

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by an application Letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or valid Passport, testimonials, e-mail addresses, telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.
Applicants if shortlisted must show up to date and valid evidence of compliance with provisions of Chapter 6 of the constitution of Kenya, with specific reference to clearance by the following bodies.

• Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (Certificate of Good Conduct);
• Registered Credit Reference Bureau

Applicants should also provide names, telephone numbers and contact addresses of three (3) referees and request their referees to send their confidential reports to recruitment@au.ac.ke or addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 18th July, 2025.

Five hard copies should be sent by post or hand delivery to the Administration Registry at the Assistant Registrar (Human Resource and Administration) office and a soft copy in PDF format of the application documents with the reference numbers of the positions applied for clearly indicated, should be sent to recruitment@au.ac.ke.

Applications should be addressed to the undersigned to be received on or before 18th July, 2025 by 5:00 p.m.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration, Finance and Development)
Alupe University
P.O. Box 845-50400 BUSIA (KENYA)