Library Assistant at Kenya School of Law – July 2025

Overall purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Principal Librarian, the incumbent will assist in implementation of library and information policies, procedures and processes.

Job Description

The duties and responsibilities of the officer will entail assisting in: –

• Undertaking Library and information services assignments in line with the approved Library strategies, policies and procedures for adequacy and effectiveness of the services offered;
• Safeguarding the Library assets by establishing appropriate means of verifying their existence, ownership and valuation;
• Stamping and pasting of newly acquired print Library materials;
• Physical accessioning of print Library material;
• Organizing and managing periodicals/reference/reprographic services/archives/special collection/rare books section;
• Offering circulation services to Library users;
• Stock taking exercise; and
• Organization and shelving of information resources to ensure easy retrieval.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

• Diploma in Library and Information Science or Computer Science from a recognized Institution;
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution; and
• Proficiency in Computer Applications.

Remuneration: The gross salary scale attached to this post is KSL 8 viz: Kshs. 74,567 – 93,112 per month.