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Archivists (Two Positions) at Mount Kenya University
Job Description
Qualification
Must have:
Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management
Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Librarian or Archivist II
Must be computer literate
OR
Must possess a Higher National Diploma Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management from a recognized institution.
Five (5) years’ experience as a Records Officer II/Archivist II in an institution of higher learning.
Key responsibilities also include
Reporting to: Director, Examinations
Duties and responsibilities:
In-charge of the Archivist section.
Validate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
Provides technical assistance to researchers and interested parties regarding the history and archival collections
Responsible for records survey in University departments
Develops, maintains, and oversees disposition of all formal records and historical archives pertaining to the work of the University; serves as principal resource and point of contact for inquiries.
Co-ordinate the security and proper maintenance of archival records
Creates and updates online and hardcopy catalogues of collections.
Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.