Kenya Forest Service
LIBRARIAN ASSISTANT II - REF KFS/LA/II/2024 - KFS GRADE 11 - (2) POSITIONS
Entry Requirements:
- Certificate in Library/Information science from a recognized institution.
- Proficiency in computer application.
- Fulfils the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Skills & Attributes:
- Good public relations.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to get on well with a diverse workforce.
- Honesty and Integrity.
- Positive working attitude and ability to take instructions.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Creativity and innovation.
- Team player.
Additional Information:
An officer at this level shall report to a senior officer.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist users on the use of catalogues and retrieval of information from the library collection.
- Issuing library information materials to students, lecturers, and other college staff.
- Receiving returned library information materials from students, lecturers, and other college staff.
- Posting due date labels on library publications.
- Keep record of all incoming books, pamphlets, periodicals; catalogue and record all new publications in accordance with established library systems and/or procedures.
- Preparing book and file pockets.
- Shelving new and returned library books.
- Ensuring book shelves are tidy.
- Ensuring library seats are well arranged in their proper reading desks/tables.
- Assisting in the annual stock taking exercise.
- Check and file typed catalogues.
- Maintaining newspaper register.
- Promote public values and principles.
- Mentoring and coaching.