Responsible for supporting digital scholarship services, assisting researchers and students with digital resources, managing library systems, and providing guidance on research tools and technologies. Requires a relevant qualification in Library and Information Science, Information Technology, digital scholarship, or a related field. The position is based in Nairobi and requires on-site work.
Job Summary
The job holder will support
the digital scholarship centre by providing digital media services and produce
a wide range of multimedia products appropriate to the faculty, students and
staff of AKU; and to effectively support the teaching, learning and research
objectives of the university.
Key
Responsibilities
- Provide
photography and videography services for AKU Library events and
publications.
- Design
graphics for AKU publications, newsletters, and promotional materials.
- Upload
metadata and collate staff publications data for the institutional
repository.
- Support
faculty and students in blended learning and other learning technologies.
- Develop
LibGuides and online courses, working with faculty and subject matter
experts to turn course content into engaging digital learning materials
such as videos, readings, quizzes, and interactive activities.
- Provide
ICT-related support to users and assist with administrative duties for the
Library and Digital Scholarship Centre Office as required.
- Service
and maintain the Digital Scholarship Centre (DSC) equipment, ensuring it
is regularly updated and fully operational.
- Support
the Library department in offering circulation and customer services,
including the lending and return of library resources such as laptops and
tablets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science, Information Science, Multimedia Technology, or
a related field.
- At
least two (2) years’ relevant experience, preferably in an academic or
library setting.
- Demonstrated
skills in photography, videography, and graphic design software
- Basic
ICT troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills.
- Experience
developing LibGuides or similar research/learning guides is an added
advantage.
- Strong
organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
- Proficiency
in both macOS and Windows operating systems.
