Library clerks issue and receive library materials, sort and shelve books, sound and vision recordings, periodicals, journals, magazines and newspapers and provide general library information to library users.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Library clerks - from Ksh31,573 to Ksh108,144 per month - 2025.
- A Library clerks typically earns between Ksh31,573 and Ksh75,715 net per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between Ksh43,467 and Ksh117,156 per month for a working week of 45 hours.
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Job Responsibilities
- Issuing and receiving library books and other materials
- Placing books and other library materials on shelves
- Performing clerical activities such as manual and electronic filing, word processing and occasional typing
- Maintaining journal subscriptions
- Assisting library users in accessing basic library materials and making interlibrary loans
- Maintaining library records relating to the acquisition, issue and return of books and other materials
