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Information Systems Librarian Job Vacancy at Mount Kenya University

  • Experience Required:3 Years
  • Total Positions:1
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Job Category: Information Technology
  • Minimum Education: Masters
  • Job Location: Thika, Kenya
  • Posted on: September 17, 2021
  • Last Date: September 24, 2021

Job Description

In pursuit of being a Centre of Excellence in Teaching, Research and Community Service, MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with the following qualifications:

Qualifications.
- A Master’s degree in Technology Option
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience at a comparable position.

Duties and responsibilities
1. Designs, plans, implements and evaluates the present and future automation needs of the Library, making recommendations for implementation to the Library administration
2. Management of E-resources, platforms and relevant software for access to e-content by students and staff
3. Coordinate, Library wide training on use of automated systems, creating in house documentation as needed
4. Manage the daily operations of the Library automated systems and workstations, remaining on call at all times
5. Integration of the Library’s automation and communication systems, including the innovative interfaces system, LANs, Web server, Internet access, telecommunications and related evolving systems
6. Design and maintain the library website as a marketing tool for library operations and services
7. Develop and recommend policy and procedures for use of computers and computer systems
8. Installs and configures computer hardware and software
9. Oversees training and instruction of library users on computer services and evaluates performance
10. Keeps current of all new technological procedures, processes and equipment in the Library
11. Compiles and interprets statistics and prepares reports
12. Monitors all system functions and is responsible for proper operations
13. Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor

To apply for this job please visit https://recruitment.mku.ac.ke/Home/ListingDetails?DocumentNo=300e7425-77d4-4726-9f57-057916034b5e

Skills Required

Information Technology Skills