Library Assistant Interns – Africa International University

Africa International University is a private Chartered International Christian University with its main Campus located in Karen, Nairobi. Our mission is to educate Christ-centered leaders for the transformation of God’s people and the world through innovative programs, research, and community engagement.

Job Purpose:

The Library Assistant Interns will undertake responsibilities encompassing various facets of library services, ensuring their seamless execution and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• – Provide circulation desk services.
• – Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedures and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas.
• – Instruct patrons how to access and use library resources.
• – Locate library materials for patrons, including books, periodicals, and articles.
• – Perform user education and orientation for library users, including preparing library guides and promotional materials and assisting patrons in locating library materials.
• – Perform collection maintenance activities, including inventory, weeding, and minor repairs of damaged information materials.
• – Sort and shelve information materials according to the classification scheme in use to ensure ease of retrieval by users, including shelve reading.
• – Participate in the processing of new library materials as assigned.
• – Undertake any other duty as may be required.

Africa International University Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• – Bachelor’s degree or a diploma in Library Science or a related field
• – Proficient in library management systems, preferably KOHA
• – Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Tools
• – Conversant with the LC Classification system

Required Skills and Abilities:

• – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• – Proactive, self-driven, and goal-oriented
• – Ability to work with minimum supervision
• – Computer literate

How to Apply:

Applications should be emailed to job.application@aiu.ac.ke, ensuring the vacancy code is in the subject line.

The applicant should attach a cover letter, detailed resume, copies of academic credentials, and a duly filled job application form.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.