Assistant Librarian at Micato Safaris

Responsibilities

• Preparation and organization of library resources
• Bibliographic searching and retrieval through bibliographic checks and searches
• Process request for, and disseminate publications
• Reference and information service
• Maintain serial records and update database
• Provide user services, including addressing inquiries and document delivery
• Ensure efficient retrieval by users
• Search external database programs for the availability of cataloguing copy
• Ensure an accurate inventory of resources and maintaining inventories, compiling statistics and generating reports as required
• Ensure no inventory leaves the library without adequate recording and appropriate authorization
• Develop and maintain cataloguing procedures
• Respond to daily on-site requests for information
• Train library users to effectively search the library catalogue, internet and other electronic resources
• Provide an interlibrary loan service for both book and audiovisual materials and maintain records
• Maintain records for the interlibrary loan service
• Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by your supervisor

Job Qualification

Must be proficient in the following areas:

• Knowledge of Library policies, procedures, methods, ethics and professional standards
• Knowledge and proficient use of computer
• Good organization and planning skills
• Effective verbal, written, presentation, listening and communications skills.
• Ability to perform duties with deliberate speed and accuracy.
• Mature with excellent interpersonal and supervisory  skills
• Relevant experience in working in a community library.
•  Must have a Diploma in Diploma in Library & Information Studies from a reputable institution with at least Two (2) years post qualification work experience in Library and preferably in an informal sector.