Dikan Visual Library

Library Assistant (NSS) :

Are you a dedicated and enthusiastic graduate looking to gain practical experience in the field of library services? Join our team for National Service as a Library Assistant and embark on a rewarding journey of learning and growth. As a Library Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our library while developing valuable skills and knowledge in information management, research, and user services.

Responsibilities:

  1. User Support: Provide friendly and knowledgeable assistance to library users, including students, patrons, and researchers. Help them navigate the library resources, locate materials, and answer basic research inquiries.

  2. Collection Maintenance: Collaborate with the library team to ensure the organization and upkeep of our collection. This includes shelving, inventory management, and maintaining a tidy and accessible library space.

  3. Cataloguing and Classification: Assist in cataloguing new acquisitions and materials, applying standardized cataloguing practices and metadata entry. Contribute to the accurate and efficient organization of the library's holdings.

  4. Reference Services: Support reference inquiries by guiding users to appropriate resources, assisting with database searches, and providing basic research guidance. Develop your skills in information retrieval and analysis.

  5. Technology Integration: Contribute to implementing and utilizing library technologies and systems. Assist in maintaining the library's catalogue, digital resources, and other technology-driven initiatives.

  6. Collaborative Projects: Contribute ideas and work collaboratively with the library team to enhance user experience.

Note: This National Service role is open to candidates who have completed or are in progress with their Bachelor's degree in Library and Information Science/Studies or a related field.