Nairobi, , Kenya -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

28 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Copyright Management, Digital Media Services, Graphic Design, Photography, Videography, Database Review, Data Input, Metadata Standards, Attention to Detail, Training Material Development, Customer Service, Blended Learning Support, Administrative Duties, Document Editing, Library Services, ICT Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Copyright & Digital Scholarship Assistant Department Library Entity Aga Khan University, Kenya Location Nairobi, Kenya Introduction Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). An integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact, and access. The AKU global network of libraries supports students and faculty in their study, teaching, and research needs. Collections include books, journals, educational reports, audio/visual aids, and digital media. We also provide access to online journals, eBooks, and other resources. Job Summary To support the copyright office and digital scholarship centre by assisting in the clearance of published materials and providing digital media services to further AKU's teaching and research objectives. Responsibilities Manage copyright permission processes including seeking direct permissions from copyright holders or publishers Filing relevant clearance records as and when clearance permissions are received. Interpret and organize clearance permissions information. Update the digital repository Support the copyright office in creating training and teaching materials. Support the Copyright and Digital Scholarship Centre Office with all relevant administrative duties as required. Support the library department in offering circulation and customer services. Provide Photography and videography services. Produce graphic designs for various AKU publications, newsletters, and other promotional materials. Update and maintain the inventory of the multimedia equipment. Support faculty and students in blended learning, and other learning technologies. Support ICT needs of the library users. Requirements A bachelor’s degree in library and information science or equivalent in a related field. At least one year experience working in an academic Library on copyright clearance. Experience in reviewing and editing large and complex documents. Experience in digital media technology. Proven experience in reviewing databases and data input. Familiarity with metadata standards and best practices for digital repositories and digital media services. Excellent attention to detail and an interest in rights, publication and ownership.

Responsibilities

The role involves managing copyright permission processes and supporting the copyright office and digital scholarship center. Additional responsibilities include providing digital media services and assisting with administrative duties within the library department.