About this role
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
Skills
Research