U.S. Embassy Ethiopic Languages Librarian Jobs in Kenya; Serves as Ethiopic Language Librarian (Acquisitions) in the Acquisitions Section of LOCNairobi. Processes books and other library materials in Amharic and related Ethiopic languages from Ethiopia and Eritrea. Creates initial bibliographic records and provides language expertise to complete cataloging. Documents invoices and receipts, authorizes fiscal processing, and may perform similar tasks for materials acquired from other countries and languages as required.Major Duties and Responsibilities
U.S. Embassy Ethiopic Languages Librarian Jobs in Kenya;
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Acquisitions, Receiving, and Invoice Verification (45%) – Receive and verify incoming packages of publications, prioritize Ethiopic languages, maintain records, certify documentation, and authorize payments.
Initial Descriptive Cataloging / IBC Record Creation (25%) – Create initial descriptive cataloging using MARC format, RDA, AACR2, and LOC standards.
Serials Checkin and Claims (15%) – Check Ethiopiclanguage serials into ILS, update holdings, identify errors, and validate records.
Ethiopic Gift and Exchange Liaison (15%) – Manage Gift and Exchange program for Ethiopia and Eritrea, track sources, and process materials.Qualifications and EvaluationsRequirements
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements
Ability to obtain and hold a security certificate or Public Trust clearance.Education Requirements
Education Requirements
College or (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});university studies required.Evaluations
Evaluations
Candidates will be evaluated against qualifications and requirements in the vacancy announcement.
Preemployment language or skills test may be required.
Applications must address all qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and skills.Experience
Experience