• Full Time
  • NAIROBI
  • Applications have closed

Our client is seeking a dedicated and resourceful Librarian to manage and enhance our College’s library services. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting teaching, learning, and research by ensuring efficient access to both physical and digital resources, while also fostering a strong reading culture among students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the acquisition, cataloguing, classification, and circulation of library resources.

  • Manage library systems, including digital catalogues, e-resources, and research databases.

  • Assist students and faculty in accessing academic materials, e-books, and journals.

  • Conduct library orientations, information literacy sessions, and promote digital literacy.

  • Maintain accurate records of library inventory and prepare periodic usage reports.

  • Promote a reading culture through initiatives such as book clubs, exhibitions, and literacy campaigns.

  • Ensure compliance with TVETA/CDACC standards and institutional library policies.

  • Support quality assurance processes, audits, and data protection requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science, Knowledge Management, or related field.

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in a TVET or academic institution.

  • Proficiency in library management systems (e.g., KOHA, OPAC) and digital cataloguing tools.

  • ICT skills with knowledge of digital learning platforms.

  • Registration with TVETA as a trainer or Diploma in Pedagogy is an added advantage.

  • Membership in a professional body such as the Kenya Library Association is desirable.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

  • High attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Passion for supporting learning and student success.

  • Integrity, ethical conduct, and confidentiality.