Alice Wanjiru Kariuki

Dynamic leader with over 15 years of experience, recognized for a proven track record in library services and resource management. As an ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Director, consistently surpassing demanding objectives while achieving or exceeding established goals marks professional success. Expertise in driving results and fostering team collaboration significantly contributes to organizational growth and effectiveness. Committed to leveraging skills and experience to deliver exceptional outcomes in fast-paced environments, ensuring the highest standards of service and innovation.

Notable Accomplishments:

· Digitized and created a digital repository of more than 700 information resources

· Implemented Library ISO 901-2015 processes

· Partial digitization of library services. I was instrumental in the digitization of library services at KEWI library, making access to books and other literacy materials fast and convenient.

· Initiated a knowledge sharing platform for the institute.

· Developed and implementation of the library policy for the Institute.

· Implemented of e-resources at KEWI library including both subscribed and open databases, remote access of information to facilitate easy access to information.

· Change of the reading area to accommodate more users and expanding the existing services and resources.

· Certified in e- library management

· Qualified Pension Trustee for the institute

· Qualified TVET trainer in the Information science field

Kenya Library Association (KLA)

· Experience with ILS (Integrated Library Systems) migrations (Koha).

· Implementing Digital Labs

· Policy Development of library policy

· Appraisal of Library staff

· Attending management and Academic Board meeting

· Redesigned of reading area for students

• Certified in e- library management

• Sustainable frameworks for the long-term preservation of institutional repositories and born-digital assets.
• The adoption of open-access textbooks to reduce student costs and democratize knowledge.
• Organizational behavior during the transition from traditional physical collections to hybrid "Learning Commons" models.
• Innovative fiscal models for libraries in the era of fluctuating academic budgets and rising subscription costs.

• Date of Birth: April 11TH, 1984
• Gender: Female
• Nationality: Kenyan
• Marital Status: Married

• Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation in Government-2026-02-02
• Senior Management course at KSG, 2022-01-25
• KLA Conference, Intelligent Smart Libraries: Harnessing Technology to Transform Processes Services and User Experience, 2025-11-01
• Seminar by KATTI and TVETs, Emerging Trend and resources for TVET Institutions, 2025-07-01
• Artificial Intelligence and Libraries, e-workshop, 2025-02-01
• KLA Conference, Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies on Libraries and Information Services, 2024-11-01
• Knowledge management and policy in Africa e-workshop, 2021-08-01
• Workshop on Microsoft Dynamics, Library Management, 2012-02-01 to 2012-03-31

· Spearheaded the digitization information resources leading to a 30% increase in circulation efficiency through the implementation of Koha.

· Analyzed ICT user services adoption rates to tailor digital literacy programs, resulting in a 40% increase in digital resources utilization.

· Spearheaded the creation of a cloud repository system that reduced physical server costs by 15% while improving remote access for 5,000+ patrons.