Dr. Henry Kinya Daudi Samson, PhD.

CURRICULUM VITAE
Dr. Henry Kinya Daudi Samson, PhD.
Date of birth: 5th July 1966
National ID no: 9149888/72
P O Box 53067-00200, Nairobi
Marital status: married
Next of kin: Roselyn Akeyo
Relation to kin: wife
Languages spoken: Kiswahili, English, Kisii, Hindi
Nationality: Kenyan
Cell phone:0721490260/0722324719
0721490260/0722324719
Emails:[email protected]
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CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Worked with multinational company, Kenya Shell Ltd as a manager of documentation and
services for a period of ten years.I have publishedfour research papers in international referred
journals. Teaching MBA Organizational communication, communication skills and developing
curriculum in library and information science.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To gain library and information science career competencies characterized by diversity of
experience in different segments of both conventional and digital; ability to proactively and
effectively address, teaching, management and technical; challenges and drive to establish and
sustain good performance standards and qualities in library and information fraternity.
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
1.
PhD in library and information science, Dr BAM University India: specialized in public
library legislation and library standards. Research thesis “public library system in
Kenya: an analytical study” 2011
2.
Master in library and information science (MLISc), Marathwada University, MS-India
1994
3.
B.A (Library science, Economics and Public Administration) First Division, Marathwada
University. 1992
PROFFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
1.
Member, Library and Information Association of South Africa (LIASA)
2.
Kenya Library Association (KLA) Library and information Science Leadership forum
(LIS).
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
From Dec 2013 to current–
current– Senior LecturerLecturer-Rongo University College
Academic and Administrative Responsibilities:
1.
Head of Department –day to day management of the Department
2.
Providing academic and administrative leadership of the Department programs
3.
Setting, marking and moderation of examination
4.
Coordinating and liaison with external examiners
5.
Curriculum Development, implementation and review for both undergraduate and
Master
6.
Coordinate School industrial attachment and Academic staff mentorship
7.
Preparation of Departmental budget
8.
Student advice and support and presenting School in various university committees;
9.
Teaching Master course in Organizational Behavior
10.
A member of the university research committee and Open Distance Education Learning
(ODEL).
11.
Member of university library committee
BOOK PUBLISHED AND PhD THESIS:
1.
Kinya, Henry (2012). Public Library System in Kenya: An Analytical Study.
Saarbrucken; LAP Lambert Publishers.
2.
PhD obtained from the University of Dr BAMU-India. The research work on the thesis
entitled “public library system in Kenya: An analytical study. (2008-2011)
3.
Area of Specialization: public library legislation and library standards:
JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
1.
Kinya, Henry (2012). Public Libraries in Kenya: Financial Management. International
Journal for Humanities and Social Science, Vol.1 No.10
2.
Kinya, Henry (2012). Public Libraries in Kenya: Collection Development. International
Journal for Humanities and Social Science, Vol.1 No.9
3.
Kinya, Henry (2012).A Case Study of Users’ Survey in Public Libraries in Kenya.
International Research Journal of Library, Information and Archival Studies Vol.1 (3)
pp.091-104, October, 2011. Available online http:/www.interesjournals.org/IRJLIAS
4.
Kinya, Henry (2012). A Glance on Manpower in Public Library System in Kenya. AJIST
Vol.1 No.1 Jan-Jun 2011
COURSES TAUGHT AND EXAMINED AT RONGO UNIVERSITY COLLEGE AT PRESENT
INS 110: Introduction to information science
INS 217: Introduction to Archives management
INS 212: Introduction to Records management
INS 318: Preservation of information materials
INS 310: Management of Sectoral Records
MASTERS THESES SUPERVISION (GRADUATED)
1.
Mutai, Willy (2013).Factors Influencing the Performance of Police Officers in Kenya: A
Case Study of Meru County
2.
Segu, Jane (2013). Impact of Community Resource Mobilization on Economic
Performance of Vulnerable Households: A case of Nyatike District
3.
Gitimu, Stella (2013). Factors Affecting Maintenance of Government Estates in Nairobi :
A Case Study of Starehe Estate
4.
Mungai, Pauline (2013). Challenges Facing Christian Book Trade in Kenya: A Case of
New Day Limited
5.
Njoroge, Ernest (2012). Effects of Public- Private Partnership and Collaboration on
Service Delivery Sector: A Case of the Ministry of Livestock Development in Kenya
6.
Kyaa, Jochebed (2012). Strategies for Customer Satisfaction in the Christian Book
Industry: A Case Study of Scripture Union Bookshop
7.
Mutua, Ambrose (2013).Impact of Government Policies on the Growth of the
Pharmaceutical industry in Kenya
8.
Omondi, C (2013) Resource Mobilization for Poverty Eradication in Siaya County
9.
Macharia, Lydia (2012). The Role of Communication Channels on Organization
Productivity in the Dairy Industry in Kenya: A Case of Brookside Dairy Limited
CONFERENCE/ SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP ATTENDED
ATTENDED:
TENDED:
1.
QQML4 International Conference on quantitative and qualitative methods in libraries
and information systems. Limerick; Ireland. May 27th- 29th 2012.
2.
LIASA Annual conference, Durban; South Africa. October 31- 4th Nov 2012
3.
International Conference for Development of School Libraries in Africa. Bulawayo;
Zimbabwe. Feb 17th – 20th 2012
4.
Kenya National Libraries Association, Annual Conference; Kakamega; Kenya. Nov 26th28th 2013
WORKING EXPERIENCE April 2011 to 2013 – LecturerLecturer- Africa Nazarene University
University
5.
Developing and implementation of university library strategic plan 2012-2017
6.
Teaching MBA course in Organizational communication and undergraduate courses in
communication skills, public relation and information literacy.
7.
Developing a curriculum for both undergraduate and Master in library and
information science-a work in progress.
8.
A member of the university research committee.
9.
Develop university library guidelines on collection development policy; ensure
continuity and contingency in selection and revision.
10.
Ensure that the laid down standards and internal controls procedures by university
library management are followed
11.
Ensure that both short-term and long-term planning for the department in terms of
financial resources.
12.
Prepare annual library budget and forecast relating to the university library activities,
objectives and goals
Africa Nazarene University,Librarian/
University,Librarian/ lecturer(2006
lecturer(2006(2006-2008)
Responsibilities and duties for librarian
13.
Town campus planning.
14.
Play a supervisory role of the Town campus library
15.
Compilation of all formal collection in campus-that is the exciting collection.
16.
Public relations- Formulate formal policy statements e.g.objectives, accountability and
commitments.
17.
Library selection and collection development.
18.
Library information literacy.
19.
Develop a current awareness services.
20.
Assisting in developing proposals for annual library budget via university librarian.
21.
Enforce the library designed guidelines and standards
22.
Running day to day campus library activities
23.
Notification-regularly the new procured collection through display or email
24.
Charging and discharging of library holdings
25.
Ensure the safety and continuity usage of library collection
26.
Ensure the limited open- access of the Africana collection as per the library policy.
Kenya shell
shell &BP Ltd, Documentation &office services manager (1998(1998-2004)
Responsibilities
1.
Setting up and continuously upgrading best practice imaging services
2.
Security and storage of microfilmed documents
3.
Ensuring efficient delivery of imaging services according to plan and business
requirements for debt management and other processes
4.
Advising management on appropriate bulk filing and archiving practices
5.
Implementation of changes in policies and related regulations on documentation
6.
Ensure that all company office telecommunication facilities are in good working
conditions
7.
Administration of copying facility management
8.
Running library operations
9.
Installation and maintenance of all office telephone facilities
10.
Preparation of monthly telephone usage report and follow up with issues/disputes with
service providers.
The Kenya Polytechnic :(
:( 19961996-1998)
1.
Lecturer
2.
Lectured courses in library and information science first in Nairobi later at Sigalagala
TechnicalCollege
Maharishi School of Management :( 19951995-1996)
1.
College Librarian
Marathwada University
University Library :( 19921992-1994)
2.
Academic placement as part of university course
Referees
Dr Walter Bichanga
Senior lecturer
JomoJomo-Kenyatta University
Nairobi
Prof. Joseph kiplagat
DVC, Techenical
University of Kenya
Box 3900
Eldoret
Prof. Jared Ongonga
Rongo University College
Rongo