Anjela Adhiambo Angolo
Nairobi, Nairobi Province
Summary
Library professional with commitment to fostering organized and user-friendly environment. Experienced in cataloging, reference services, and digital resource management. Known for collaborative spirit, adaptability, and focus on team success.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Living Water International
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Participated actively in regular meetings with team members to discuss challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Conducted Household surveys using KOBO mobile application in remote villages, churches and hospitals.
Business Owner
Self
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Established mobile money shop that consistently met and exceeded my customers expectation.
Assistant Librarian
The Kenya Institute of Management
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Fostered positive relationships with patrons - both lecturers and students - ensuring equal access to all information resources.
- Enhanced patron satisfaction by providing efficient, accurate, and friendly research assistance.
- Increased resource accessibility by cataloging and organizing library materials effectively.
- Contributed to overall library efficiency by assisting in circulation desk duties such as charging and discharging.
- Promoted digital literacy among patrons by offering one-on-one assistance with e-resources and technology use.
- Raised public awareness of available resources through social media posts highlighting valuable collections or upcoming events.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the library field.
- Maintained a welcoming environment for patrons by keeping the library clean, organized, and wellstocked.
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Ensured safe custody of records.
- Conducted file Audits for accountability purposes.
- Supported the implementation of KOHA - an Integrated Library System.
Library Assistant
The Kenya Institute of Management
04.2006 - 07.2014
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Provided valuable research assistance to patrons seeking information or guidance on various topics.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Updated Accession Register.
Library Intern
Kenya Medical Training College
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Streamlined book circulation process - Charging and Discharging.
- Assisted librarian colleagues in weeding outdated or damaged materials from the collection.
- Conducted inventory of library holdings and updating the catalog system.
- Enhanced library user experience by providing efficient and friendly customer service.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Moi University
Eldoret, Uasin Gishu, Kenya12-2010
Diploma - Information Studies
The Kenya Polytechnic
Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya09-2002
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Reference services
- Library software proficiency
Timeline
Research Assistant
Living Water International
01.2024 - 01.2024
Business Owner
Self
01.2021 - 12.2023
Assistant Librarian
The Kenya Institute of Management
07.2014 - 08.2018
Library Assistant
The Kenya Institute of Management
04.2006 - 07.2014
Library Intern
Kenya Medical Training College
01.2002 - 12.2002
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
Moi University
Diploma - Information Studies
The Kenya Polytechnic
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