Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Stephen Tarko

Voi
Stephen Tarko

Summary

Decisive leader with a background in library management. Driven to promote orderliness in a library setting. Accurately prioritizes tasks, maintains collections, and locates hard-to-find materials.

Hardworking Librarian with profound skills in administrative and computer support. Helps keep the library running well by proactively helping patrons in solving problems. Organized, customer service and catalog management expertise. Supports smooth library operations by accurately managing records and physical resources. Advanced user of database, software, and digital catalog software.

Goal-oriented librarian dedicated to supporting users and staff with relevant materials that best fit their needs.

Overview

5
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Taita Taveta National Polytechnic, Voi

Ag College Librarian
2023.09 - Current (1 year)

Job overview

  • Maintaining and coordinating book selection with the teaching department
  • Cataloging and classifying library materials
  • Compiling user statistics.
  • Supervising the library staff.
  • Providing feedback made on selection by the teaching department
  • Checking circulation desk regularly to keep appropriate numbers of books and periodicals available to users
  • Sorting books, publications, and other items according to established procedures.
  • Locating books and periodicals for users.
  • Overseeing check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at the circulation desk.
  • Maintaining records of items received, issued, and returned.
  • Opening and closing the library during specified hours and securing library equipment.
  • Returning books to circulation by placing them on proper shelves.
  • Assisting patrons with locating information using online databases, search engines, websites and other research tools;.

coast institute of technology, Mombasa

Librarian
2022.02 - Current (2 years & 7 months)

Job overview

  • Provided reference services to students, faculty, staff, and community members using print and electronic resources.
  • Managed daily operations of the Library including staffing issues, budgeting, inventory control, and purchasing.
  • Researched current trends in libraries to stay abreast of new technologies.
  • Prepared reports on library usage statistics for departmental review meetings.
  • Maintained records of patron borrowing activity with an automated system;
  • Reshelved books to maintain a neat reading area.
  • Answered patrons' questions at the circulation desk.
  • Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
  • Planning library operations and services
  • Budgeting and organization of library materials
  • Maintaining library inventory
  • Providing library services to students and the entire cit community

cobo school of business studies, Mombasa

College Secretary/Head Librarian
2017.02 - 2021.04 (4 years & 2 months)

Job overview

  • Provided administrative support to the office manager and other staff members.
  • Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured the accuracy of all entered information.
  • Provided assistance with onboarding new employees by preparing orientation materials.
  • cataloged all book materials in the institution
  • classifying library materials for easy retrieval and arrangement
  • charged and discharged books to and from the users

kenya coast national polytechnic, Mombasa

Librarian Volunteer
2017.04 - 2018.08 (1 year & 4 months)

Job overview

  • Maintained complete and accurate records of library transactions.
  • Reshelved books to maintain neat and tidy reading area.
  • Organized library equipment and collections.
  • Answered patrons' questions at circulation desk.
  • Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
  • Documented movement of library media materials and equipment.
  • Kept resources in clean and working fashion to maintain availability for use.
  • Cleaned and repaired damaged books and library resource materials.
  • Publicized and promoted library services, programs and collections.
  • Maintained collection at reserve desk.
  • Maintained inventory of contents for rare books and archives collections.
  • Monitored lending of reserved course materials.
  • Compiled circulation statistics and drafted reports to illustrate metrics.
  • Trained staff, students and faculty on proper use of library technology to prevent damage.
  • Maintained first-rate service by quickly repairing or replacing damaged materials and equipment according to library budget.

Rongo university, Mombasa

Work Study Librarian
2016.04 - 2016.08 (4 months)

Job overview

  • Maintained complete and accurate records of library transactions.
  • Reshelved books to maintain a neat reading area.
  • Organized library equipment and collections.
  • Answered patrons' questions at the circulation desk.
  • Replaced worn labels and barcodes to keep materials in good physical condition.
  • Documented movement of library media materials and equipment.
  • Kept resources in a clean and working fashion to maintain availability for use.
  • Organized library media supplies, main catalog, special equipment, and permanent records.
  • Repaired damaged books and library resource materials.
  • Publicized and promoted library services, programs, and collections.
  • Maintained collection at the reserve desk.
  • Maintain circulation policies and procedures.

Mombasa technical training institute

Attaché Librarian
2014.04 - 2014.07 (3 months)

Job overview

  • management of information materials
  • organization and retrieval of information materials
  • conservation and restoration of information on all deteriorated materials
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • cataloging of library materials
  • dissemination of information materials
  • use education and reference services

Kenya national library services, Nairobi

Attaché Librarian
2014.04 - 2014.07 (3 months)

Job overview

  • Identified the needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Sorting shelving of books
  • Circulation services using AMLIB software
  • Registration of members
  • Cataloging of books
  • Classification, retrieval, and dissemination of information and information resources
  • Reference services
  • Processing of new materials and customer care
  • Conducting user education to library users

Education

Mount Kenya University Kenya

Bachelor of Arts from Information Science - ongoing

University Overview

Rongo University KENYA

Some College (No Degree) from Diploma in Library and information studies

University Overview

Rongo University Kenya

Some College (No Degree) from Cerficate in Library Studies With IT

University Overview

Nyaduong Secondary School Kenya

Some College (No Degree) from K.C.S.E

University Overview

Thim Jope primary school Kenya

from K.C.P.E

University Overview

Skills

  • Recordkeeping
  • Leadership
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Microsoft Word
  • Communication
  • cataloging skills

Languages

English
First Language
Swahili
Beginner
A1

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • athletics
  • football

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

Certificate in resource description and access

Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health

Certification

  • Kenya Library Association membership

References

References
References available upon request.

Timeline

Ag College Librarian
Taita Taveta National Polytechnic
2023.09 - Current (1 year)
Librarian
coast institute of technology
2022.02 - Current (2 years & 7 months)
Librarian Volunteer
kenya coast national polytechnic
2017.04 - 2018.08 (1 year & 4 months)
College Secretary/Head Librarian
cobo school of business studies
2017.02 - 2021.04 (4 years & 2 months)
Work Study Librarian
Rongo university
2016.04 - 2016.08 (4 months)
Attaché Librarian
Mombasa technical training institute
2014.04 - 2014.07 (3 months)
Attaché Librarian
Kenya national library services
2014.04 - 2014.07 (3 months)
Mount Kenya University
Bachelor of Arts from Information Science - ongoing
Rongo University
Some College (No Degree) from Diploma in Library and information studies
Rongo University
Some College (No Degree) from Cerficate in Library Studies With IT
Nyaduong Secondary School
Some College (No Degree) from K.C.S.E
Thim Jope primary school
from K.C.P.E
  • Kenya Library Association membership

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