Intern - Librarian

Terms of Reference for an Intern - Librarian

Background

GIZ Health Sector Programme is the technical arm of the German Development Cooperation whose objective is to improve access for the poor and disadvantaged groups to high quality basic health services, including reproductive health and to hedge against financial risks in case of illness

In line with this objective, the programme aims to establish a proper functioning library with an online catalogue in order that the harnessed knowledge resources within can be leverage on to contribute towards the overall objectives of the programme.

Objective

The objective is to design and implement a functioning physical library and an on line catalogue that details contents of the physical library and a selection of key materials in the virtual library.

Scope of work

The Librarian will be expected to:

1. Come up with a list of all existing materials/information resources in the office
2. Develop a list of key virtual materials of GIZ HSP
3. Develop a plan for a physical library and the online catalogue and share with Knowledge Management Team for input and approval
4. Identify and weed out (with approval of KM team) resources that are no longer in use.
5. Establish a functioning physical library by organizing properly the existing materials/resources and establish how to update it from time to time with new information received.
6. Develop an online catalogue for all the materials available in the physical library
7. Give basic training in library to Knowledge Management team and interested colleagues.
8. Support the Knowledge Management team with other duties as maybe assigned from time to time.

Deliverables

• Come up with a list of existing documents
• Develop a plan for a physical library
• Establish a fully functional physical library
• Identify key documents for the Virtual Library
• Develop an online catalogue of materials available both from the Physical and the Virtual Libraries
• Good practice documentation detailed improved access to/ and use of information
• Exit report

Time Frame

• Period of the assignment is two months between 1st May 2016 to June 30th 2016

Required expertise and Skills

• Diploma or University Degree in Library or Information Science from a recognized institution
• 1-3 years working experience in library work will be an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this position,Kindly submit the following:
1.Application letter for this position
2.Updated C.V
Follow this link to apply:

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