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Customer Service Library Assistant

Location:
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
Posted:
July 25, 2024

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Odongo Maureen Adhiambo

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SUMMARY

An Information Specialist with broad experience, currently serving as the Assistant Librarian at Uzima University. Proficient in technology, research, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to defending intellectual freedom and connecting people with essential information and resources.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Uzima University

Acting University Librarian (Feb 2023 – March 2024)

Key Responsibilities:

Managerial and supervisory roles

Ordering and cataloging books, journals, and resources

Advising academics on course materials

Ensuring access to library resources

Responding to user requests

Maintaining reports and library policies

Key Achievements:

Automated Uzima University Library with Koha software

Developed an Institutional Repository

Assistant Librarian- Present

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service

Circulation Duties

Cataloging and Shelving

Collection Management

Program Support

Administrative Tasks

Technology Assistance

Library Maintenance

Library Assistant (2015 - 2022)

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising and maintaining library activities

Processing, cataloging, and shelving library materials

Monitoring library transactions

Ensuring a conducive environment for study

Dr. Robert Ouko, KNLS Koru Branch

Library Assistant (2013 - 2014)

Key Responsibilities:

Setting up the library

Processing information materials

Compiling stock reports

Shelving and customer care

St. Cecilia Girls Secondary School

School Librarian (2010 - 2011)

Key Responsibilities:

Processing information materials

Managing library transactions

Preparing statistics

Shelving

EDUCATION

MLIS (Ongoing) - Information Knowledge Management, JKUAT

Bachelor’s Degree - Information Science, Kisii University (Graduated Dec 2022)

Diploma - Library and Information Studies, Sigalagala Technical Training Institute (Graduated Dec 2009)

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND TRAINING

Computer applications

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, St. Cecilia Girls Secondary School, Cheparereia (2000-2003)

Kenya Certificate of Primary Education, Chepareria Primary (1992-1999)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Played Hockey

Volunteered at Dr. Robert Ouko Library and Mercy Vocational Training Center, Library

Served as entertainment representative

Attended a short program course on health management system

REFEREES

Prof. Chris Oyoo – DVC Academic, Uzima University

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Dr. Lucy Sang – COD- School of Information Sciences and Tecnology, Kisii University

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Salome Kivuva – University Librarian, Uzima University

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