Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Educational Qualifications
Professional Skills And Competencies
Election Experience
Community And Church Service
Professional Body Membership
Country Of Birth
Personal Information
Publications
References
Flash fiction and short story writing for magazines and journals
Languages
Timeline
Joseph Kimani Mutua

Joseph Kimani Mutua

NAIROBI

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Librarian/ Systems -Team Leader

Daystar University
01.2016 - Current
  • Currently working in Daystar University Library based at the Technical Section
  • Main duties include information research and reference services both locally and remotely
  • Information organization - cataloguing and classification of information materials and Ordering and acquisition of materials (All formats) / Generation of periodic reports pertaining to technical processing of information materials
  • Engages in information literacy training programs for library patrons (instruction on the optimum use of both print and electronic resources) to both faculty and students
  • In charge of maintenance of Daystar Library’s management system known as KOHA – troubleshooting online databases in the various modules
  • Archives and Records Department-Trains and practices, in digitization of old, fragile, and rare materials – 2016 – to date

Senior Library Assistant

Daystar University
01.2012 - 12.2015
  • Worked in the Africana and Periodicals section
  • Main duties included indexing of newspaper articles through scanning and later organizing them into subject databases to be uploaded in online storage for easy retrieval (Institutional Repository)
  • Indexing of newspaper articles online by use of URLs (use of URLs was my own innovation)
  • Creating a database for indexed articles, to be uploaded in the university’s institutional repository
  • Organizing bound newspapers, magazines, print journals and other periodicals for binding
  • Giving prompt and timely reference and information services to faculty, staff, and students in the university
  • Shelving the information materials in the section as well as taking care of the already bound back issues.

Library Assistant

Daystar University
05.2004 - 12.2011
  • Worked at the circulation desk alternating with the Multimedia Library
  • Charging and discharging of loaned materials to the library clients, registering new patrons, participating in orientation programs for new library users
  • Shelving of returned library materials on daily basis
  • Updating and maintenance of library patrons register
  • On the spot training of patrons on the use of electronic resources and databases/OPAC
  • Ensured proper organization of information materials for easy access and retrieval.

Schools’ Librarian

Nyahururu Elite Schools
10.1998 - 03.2004
  • Worked as the Librarian at Nyahururu Elite Schools, a leading chain of schools in Kenya
  • Responsible for all aspects of Library duties including technical work (Accessioning, Cataloguing and Classification)
  • Dissemination of information to both students and teachers (Current Awareness Service & Selective Dissemination of Information).

Library Assistant

Kamwenja Teachers’ College
10.1992 - 09.1998
  • Worked as Library Assistant at Kamwenja Teachers’ College, Nyeri
  • Deputizing for the college Librarian
  • Manning the circulation desk and issuing library materials to users.

Education

Master of Science - Library And Information Science

Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
07.2024

GPA - B

Bachelor of Science - Library And Information Science

Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
12.2015

Second Class Honors (Upper Division)

Associate of Science - Diploma in Information Technology

Institute of Technology Studies & Research , Nairobi, Nairobi Province, Kenya
11.2006

Credit Pass

K.AC.E. - (Advanced level) -

Muhoho High School
01.1988

4 Advanced Level Passes

K.C.E - (Ordinary level) -

St. Joseph’s High School
01.1986

Division Two (25 Points)

Skills

  • Reference Services
  • Website Maintenance
  • Public Service Orientation
  • Microsoft Access
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Library management systems
  • Adaptability
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time management abilities
  • Patron Relations
  • Website Maintenance
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Budget Administration
  • Excellent Communication
  • Database Management
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Administrative Support
  • Written and oral communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Analytical Skills
  • Metadata creation
  • Data Management

    • Work History

Professional Educational Qualifications

  • 2021, 2024, Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Kenyatta University
  • 2011, 2015, Bachelor of Library & Information Science (B.L.I.S), Kenyatta University
  • 2005, 2006, Diploma in Information Technology, Institute of Technology Studies & Research (ITSR), Nairobi
  • 1989, 1990, Certificate in Library and Information studies, Technical University of Kenya
  • 2014, Certificate in Customer Care, Daystar University

Professional Skills And Competencies

  • Highly skilled and competent in information organization (cataloguing and classification) using a wide range of automated library information management systems such as KOHA, Mandarin M3, Resource Mate and IDMS (Electronic Records Management)
  • Skilled in Learning Management Systems (LMS) such as Moodle
  • High level skills in the research, administration, and management of electronic information resources (E-Resources), including electronic records through various digital platforms.
  • Highly skilled in library and information consultancy work. Latest consultancy involved setting up an automated library for Weithaga Technical & Bible College, Murang’a (August/September 2022)
  • Proven leadership and organizational skills, team player, interpersonal and above average communication skills.
  • A competent information literacy skills trainer for university students and faculty.
  • Fully computer – literate in all Microsoft Suite office applications including Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook etc. Quite conversant in database management (SQL), computer programming (Visual Basic), Web Design (HTML), Internet, Email etc.
  • Proficient in using contemporary office equipment scanners, digitization equipment, printers, laminators, photocopiers etc.

Election Experience

  • 2022, Presiding Officer
  • 2017, Presiding Officer
  • 2013, Presiding Officer
  • 2007, Presiding Officer
  • 2002, Presiding Officer

Community And Church Service

  • 2018, 2020, Chairman, Mary Mount Catholic local church -outstation
  • 2012, 2016, Parish Organizing Secretary, Mary Mount Catholic Parish central committee

Professional Body Membership

  • Christian Association of Librarians in Africa (CALA-K) - Membership number: Cala – k 11
  • Kenya Library Association (KLA)

Country Of Birth

Kenya

Personal Information

  • Family Status: Married
  • Date of Birth: 10/10/1969
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: Kenyan

Publications

  • Implementation of Commission for University Education’s Information Literacy Standards in Selected University Libraries in Nairobi City County, Kenya, Joseph Kimani Mutua, 2024, Master of Library & Information Science, near completion
  • Impact of Information Literacy Skills on the usage of Electronic Resources by undergraduate students in Daystar University Library – Athi River Campus, Joseph Kimani Mutua, 2015, Bachelor of Library & Information Science, Published

References

  • Dr. Margaret Wakari Gikenye, Deputy University Librarian, Daystar University, NAIROBI, 0722 687 662, wgikenye@daystar.ac.ke
  • Dr. Charles Kamau Maina, Senior Lecturer, Information Science, Kenyatta University, NAIROBI, 0722 606 327, kamauwamaina@gmail.com
  • Rev. Fr. Alex Kituku, Priest in charge & Chaplain, Mary Mount Catholic Parish, ATHI RIVER, 0721718719, alexkituku7@gmail.com

Flash fiction and short story writing for magazines and journals

I am a writer of flash fiction and short stories. I have written and has been published  by the following:

1. Writers Space Africa Literary Magazine - Flash Fiction Story - January 2024 (The Lunch Box)

2. Kikwetu: A Journal of East African Literature -Short Stories -October 2023 (Misadventures of a  Wretched Soul) and -December 2023 (Sweating the small Stuff)

Languages

Kiswahili
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Timeline

Assistant Librarian/ Systems -Team Leader - Daystar University
01.2016 - Current
Senior Library Assistant - Daystar University
01.2012 - 12.2015
Library Assistant - Daystar University
05.2004 - 12.2011
Schools’ Librarian - Nyahururu Elite Schools
10.1998 - 03.2004
Library Assistant - Kamwenja Teachers’ College
10.1992 - 09.1998
Kenyatta University - Master of Science, Library And Information Science
Kenyatta University - Bachelor of Science, Library And Information Science
Institute of Technology Studies & Research - Associate of Science, Diploma in Information Technology
Muhoho High School - K.AC.E. - (Advanced level),
St. Joseph’s High School - K.C.E - (Ordinary level),

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