Koha
Kenneth Kariuki Kibithe
Librarian
Kangema,47
Summary
Dynamic and well-spoken Library Assistant offering excellent skills in customer assistance helping patrons use library technological services and resources. Expert user of Koha library system and Dspace. Knowledge of library operations and services. Service-oriented Systems Librarian with proven success helping patrons and librarians with routine needs and special projects. Self-motivated and committed to fostering superior guest service through efficient operations. Meticulous Webmaster with a superior understanding of modern coding languages and digital design. Adept at marketing and media creation with a talent for multitasking and working quickly. Extensive success at troubleshooting website functionality and critical problem solving.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Systems Administrator
Murang’a University of Technology
Murang'a, Kenya
06.2017 - Current
- Developed, populated and maintains the University Websites.
- Developed and populated and maintains the University E-learning Management System.
- Developed and integrated web conference platform with E-learning management systems for virtual online lectures.
- Developed, populated and maintains online examination administration system in the University.
- Provided comprehensive training to internal and off-site users to optimize systems maintenance and resolve recurring issues.
- Created patches and solutions to fix bugs in existing applications.
- Determined compatibility with various software by developing modification and integration programs.
- Spearheaded inventory control measures to replenish and maintain IT equipment, supplies, tools and replacement parts.
- Orchestrated integration and communication of software upgrades.
- Automated nightly batch using Active Batch scheduler and created nightly jobs for database backups.
- Planned and implemented complex internet and intranet applications on multiple platforms.
- Developed programs to integrate and update software products and improve system compatibility.
- Achieved 100% customer satisfaction rate while administering E-learning management systems.
- Analyzed complex project server issues and worked on large enterprise and business-critical applications.
- Diagnosed and executed resolution for all network and server issues.
- Performed network security design and integration duties.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
Systems Librarian
Murang’a University College
09.2015 - 05.2017
- Processed customer fines and educated individual patrons on ways to minimize future charges.
- Showed patrons where to find library resources and collected equipment, reference pieces and other items.
- Located desired customer items through interlibrary loan system and coordinated deliveries.
- Communicated with other local and regional branches to locate materials for inter-library loans.
- Maintained and updated patron records in library system database.
- Monitored patrons to enforce adherence to library policies for material management and behavior.
- Assisted patrons with library equipment operation or rentals, including photocopiers, microfiche and audio/visual equipment.
- Developed and populated Library Management System (koha)
- Developed and populated Institutional Repository (Dspace)
Inter Assistant Librarian
Murang’a University College
Murang'a, Kenya
05.2015 - Current
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.
- Collected and processed fines on overdue library materials.
- Maintained accurate records and confidentiality of library book and periodical inventory.
- Supported staff with facility maintenance, security, services and daily staff tasks.
- Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Stayed up to date on references, card catalogs and automated information systems to teach and educate patrons.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Entered and updated lending transactions of library users.
- Processed receipt of new book, audio visual and computer software inventory.
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users.
- Educated patrons on use of reference sources, card catalogs and automated information systems.
- Safeguarded library book and periodical inventory.
- Assisted librarian with conducting library orientation for new assistants.
- Maintained circulation desk for lending of periodicals and books.
Education
Master of Science - Information Technology
Murang'a University of Technology
Murang'a, Kenya 01.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
The Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya 09.2011 - 12.2016
KCSE -
Nyagatugu Boys Secondary School
Murang'a, Kenya 01.2006 - 12.2009
Rwathia Primary School
Murang'a, Kenya 01.1996 - 12.2005
Skills
Cataloging and shelving
Material check-in and check-out
Material shelving
Circulation desk
Interpersonal Communication
VBScript
Programming
Virtualization
Hardware and software installation
API design knowledge
NET development
Computer skills
Linux
Server Management
Open source tracking tools
Website optimization
Web development projects
Programming Languages
PHP
JavaScript
CSS
HTML
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Turkana University College in the development of eLearning Management and Web Conference Systems.
Software
Dspace
Drupal
Wordpress
Joomla
BigBlueButton
Moodle
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Interests
Information Retrieval Systems Development
Web Research
Reading
Community Development
Timeline
Master of Science - Information Technology
Murang'a University of Technology
01.2019 - Current
Assistant Systems Administrator
Murang’a University of Technology
06.2017 - Current
Systems Librarian
Murang’a University College
09.2015 - 05.2017
Inter Assistant Librarian
Murang’a University College
05.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Information Science
The Technical University of Kenya
09.2011 - 12.2016
KCSE -
Nyagatugu Boys Secondary School
01.2006 - 12.2009
Rwathia Primary School
01.1996 - 12.2005