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Mr. Wanjala Stephen

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PERSONAL DETAILS
Designation
Library Assistant I
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Job Category
Non-Teaching
Phone Number
+254711199448
Alternative Phone No.
+254754769105
Division / Faculty
Division of Academic Affairs
Directorate / Dept
University Library
Section
Digital Library Services- Resource Center
Address
PO. BOX 536-20115 EGERTON
SUMMARY

A Charismatic and personable librarian and information science professional with experience of over 10 years,  offering well-developed skills in customer relations and knowledge management

I possess a strong understanding of library systems, IT equipment, and the day-to-day running of a library. In my current position as a library assistant in a University Library, I have gained insight into the different levels of library sections, where I have been involved in different library operations including acquisitions, cataloguing, circulations, and information literacy among others.

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wanjala-stephen-364a5a146/
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

DATES                             INSTITUTION                                            AWARD                                                                    

2017 to 2022                Egerton University                              Bachelors in Library and information science

 

2009 to 2011                Elgon View College, Eldoret               Diploma in library and information science (KNEC)

 

 

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION
  1. Troubleshoot internet connectivity issues and minor computer repair including software programs and hardware components.
  2. Digital Information Literacy
  3. Library Automation 
  4. Knowledge management
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

2022            Government College of Bhainsdehi, India          Training on Green Library

2015             Egerton University                                              Ethics, Integrity and corruption                      

                                                                                                Prevention Sensitization training

 2014            Elsevier/ Egerton University                              Training on Electronic Books and E-Library

2009             Chester’s institute of Science

                      And technology                           Computer system and application packages

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

2018 to Date     Egerton University..........................................................Library Assistant I

2014-2018        Egerton University.......................................................... Library Assistant II

2012 to 2014    Mount Kenya University (Lodwar Campus)....................Library Assistant II

2009 to 2012    Elgon View College (Eldoret Main Campus)...................College Librarian

 

                              GENERAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES  AND JOB DESCRIPTIONS

  1. Advice on required materials
  2. Preparing of requisitions both hardcopy, softcopy and online
  3. Accessioning giving new books ownership stamp
  4. Classification, cataloguing, indexing and abstracting
  5. Electronic learning user support services (internet & email)
  6. Library user orientation and education
  7. Literature search using Online public access catalogue (OPAC)
  8. Online circulation of books (check in and checkout)
  9. Preservation of Library materials
  10. Reference and reprographic services
  11. Shelving of information materials
  12. Documents scanning i.e. Harvesting and Digitization of content for Institution Repository (IR).
TEACHING AREAS

Digital and  library information services

Library information and communication technology

Information Literacy on:

                                       Accessess to Electronic resources (Both on Campus & Off Campus)

                                       Citation and Referencing tools (Zotero & Mendley)

                                       

 

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