Senior Library Assistant

How to Apply: Send your application and referee letters to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration and Finance), Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844 – 00100 Nairobi. Ensure applications are received by 26th August 2026.

Master the Koha System Before You Apply

This role is built around library systems and digital workflows. Hiring managers will probe your hands-on experience with Koha and your ability to manage both physical and digital resources.

1. Showcase Koha expertise: On your CV, list specific tasks you've performed in Koha, such as cataloguing, circulation, and reporting. If you've configured modules or trained others, highlight that.

2. Prove your cataloguing skills: Be ready to explain the Library of Congress classification scheme and give examples of how you've applied it. Mention any experience with MARC records or RDA.

3. Highlight digital preservation: Describe any projects where you digitised materials, managed institutional repositories, or worked with metadata. Use concrete numbers, like the volume of items processed.

4. Prepare for user instruction: This role involves teaching users how to access resources. Prepare a short demo or outline of how you would conduct a library orientation session.

5. Emphasise communication: Since you'll be at the help desk, your CV should show strong interpersonal skills. Give examples of handling enquiries or resolving user issues.

6. Understand the academic library context: Research Kenyatta University's library services and be ready to discuss how you can support students and faculty. Mention any experience with user surveys or assessment.

7. Align with the contract terms: This is a one-year renewable contract. Be clear about your availability and willingness to commit to the contract period.

8. Prepare your referees: Choose three referees who can speak to your library skills and work ethic. Inform them in advance and ensure they send their letters directly to the university.