Library Assistant(LA) - 2 Posts

📍 Nairobi, Kenya 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Other

Work mode: On-site · Location: Nairobi, Kenya · Schedule: Full Time.

Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 28 Nov 2026
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities    

Manage and maintain archives and records management services within the Library and University

Identify, collect, preserve and archive historical information, photographs, videos and other institutional records

Conduct records surveys and appraisal exercises to support effective records management and retention

Acquire and prepare archival materials for conversion into appropriate formats, including digitization and restoration

Process, preserve and upload local digital content such as past examination papers, conference proceedings, theses, dissertations and research articles

Qualifications and skills    

A Diploma in Library and Information Studies, Library and Information Science or a related field from a recognized institution

At least one (1) year of relevant working experience in a library

Membership with the Kenya Library Association (KLA) or any other relevant professional body

Knowledge of digitization, digital archiving and management of electronic records

Demonstrated knowledge of archives, records appraisal, preservation and retention procedures