Elizabeth Soy

Dedicated and experienced Library and Information Services Professional with 13 years' experience across public, school, and community library settings. Diploma-qualified in Library and Information Studies with strong expertise in cataloguing and classification (DDC), circulation, reference services, reader advisory, and collection management. Proven at Read Across Africa Library, Sitoito Secondary School, and Kenya National Library Service.

Reliable, organised, patient and approachable with excellent customer service. Seeking a UK Library Assistant role. Willing to learn UK procedures, LMS and CILIP standards.

Assistant Librarian - Read Across Africa Library - Kenya

Approx. 10-11 Years

• Delivered day-to-day library services to diverse community users
• Assisted users to locate books and reference materials
• Classified, catalogued, labelled and shelved materials per procedures
• Managed circulation including issuing, receiving, reservations, overdue follow-up
• Maintained membership records, statistics and daily reports
• Conducted stock checks and supported collection maintenance
• Provided reader advisory and information-searching support
• Supported children in selecting age-appropriate materials
• Organised reading promotion activities

School Librarian - Sitoito Secondary School - Kenya

2 Years

• Managed daily operations of school library
• Organised and maintained books, periodicals and educational resources
• Assisted students with research and study skills
• Maintained borrowing records and stocktaking
• Promoted reading culture among students
• Collaborated with teachers to align resources with curriculum
• Guided students on responsible use of materials

Volunteer Library Assistant - Kenya National Library Service (KNLS)

1 Year

• Supported staff with daily operations and user assistance
• Assisted users in locating resources
• Undertook shelving and collection maintenance
• Supported circulation and record-keeping
• Maintained orderly, welcoming environment

Community Support Volunteer - Kenya

• Provided compassionate support to vulnerable individuals including hospital visitation
• Regular volunteer at children's orphanage supporting care and learning- Developed empathy, listening and inclusive customer service skills

Diploma - Library and Information Studies - Ollessos National Polytechnic, Kenya (2007 - 2009)

KCSE - Njoro Girls High School (2000 - 2003)