Job Description
Library Assistant - Job Grade: BAC 7 – one (1) Post
Job Reference- LIB BAC7/2024/10
Job Specification
This will be the entry and training grade for the Library Assistant cadre. An officer at
this level will work under the supervision and guidance of a senior officer. Duties and
responsibilities will entail: -
i. Receive stamp and record incoming information materials through
accessioning for ownership and security purposes;
ii. Shelve information materials by class numbers for easy retrieval by the client;
iii. Operate Current Awareness Services (CAS) through display of new arrivals
and circulation of periodicals to abreast the patrons;
iv. Charge and discharge library by library management system for dissemination
of information to users;
v. Paste due date labels for stamping due date during circulation process for a
clear reminder to the patrons on the return date;
vi. Answer routine inquiries, and refer patrons in need of professional assistance
to librarians for customer satisfaction;
vii. Ensure compliance with due dates by checking due dates for equitable
sharing of information resources by patrons;
viii. Prepare and paste book pockets by gluing them on information materials to
hold slips;
ix. Issue reminders to patrons with overdue material through reminders for
accountability, equitable sharing of resources and avoid hoarding of
information materials; and
x. Implement documentation by filling of library catalogue for easy retrieval of
information resources by the patrons.
Person Specification
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) mean grade C-or
recognized equivalent qualification with at least a C- in either Mathematics,
English or Kiswahili;
ii. A Diploma in Library Studies or Information Science or their recognized
equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
iii. Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution; and
iv. Certificate in Computer application skills.
Terms of Service
The post will be offered on Permanent and Pensionable Terms.
Basic Salary Scale for the Advertised Post.
Ksh. 46,980 x 2,310 – 49,290 x 2,460 – 51,750 x 2,610 – 54,360 x 2,760 – 57,120 x
2,910 – 60,030 x 3,060 – 63,090 pm