Chief Librarian Job KIM
Job description & requirements
Job Title: Chief Librarian
Date Posted: 14/07/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Employer: Kenya Institute of Management (KIM)
Industry: IT
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 20/07/2026
Summary:
IT Jobs. KIM Jobs. Looking for an IT job in Kenya? KIM is recruiting a Chief Librarian position. Proficiency in library management systems, information resource procurement, and library automation is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the procurement of information resources from local and foreign suppliers (Print and non-print).
- Coordinate overall provision of library and information services across the KIM network of libraries.
- Formulate and develop library policies and procedure manuals and documentation such as strategic plans and annual budgets.)
- Facilitate the full automation of the library functions and liaise with the ICT team to manage the integrated library systems and related technology.)
- Develop appropriate training programs for staff in the use of automated library systems and other new technologies.
- Prepare and administer the annual budget for the library within the approved limits.
- Develop strategies for the growth of information resources such as e-resources.
- Liaise with donors and initiate collaborations and linkages with strategic development partners.
- Coordinate the processing of information materials and their dispatch to branch libraries.
- Develop programs to develop information literacy skills on the use of library services.
- Evaluate library stock holdings against collection, development and reading policies.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge on Library Management Systems.
- Knowledge of Open source software process and application.
- Knowledge on desktop software applications, including productivity and web-publishing software.
- Knowledge on cataloguing circulation, reference and acquisition.
Qualifications & Experience
- Master’s degree in library and information science or any other relevant field.
- Member of Kenya Library Association
- Six (6) years’ experience in relevant
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