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Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer library applications in the institution server,
- Management of digital library collections including an institutional repository, Training staff and students on the use of library systems and software.
- Maintaining the Library computer software, hardware, library website, and database.
- Troubleshooting of hardware, software and LAN in the Library.
- Checking information resources in and out of the Library,
- Processing information resources for placement on the shelves,
- Assist students and staff to effectively use the Library’s catalogue,
- Managing and maintaining the digital collection, electronic resources, library hardware and software inventory
- Preparing usage reports to management
- Formulation and Implementation of policies and procedures in the area of systems development and administration in the library
Qualifications and Experience
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Sciences with specialization in Information Technology or a Bachelor’s Degree in Computing Science with Diploma in Library and Information studies.
- At least three years working experience as a Systems Librarian preferably in an academic institution set up.
- Be conversant with Library Management systems KOHA and DSpace.
- Competency in Windows and Linux operating systems.
Other Skills and Competencies
- Ability to update, upgrade and manage the Library systems (KOHA and DSpace)
- Competency in Linux administration
- Good working knowledge in apache, SQL, MySQL, HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- Knowledge of scholarly publication, research and copyright issues
- Knowledge on management of digital content
- Development and management of websites.
