Assistant Librarian at Daily Trust

Job Summary

• As an assistant librarian, you will work with the chief librarian to manage the Media Trust Group library, it’s digital archive and conduct research and data mining to support the work of our journalists and the company in general.

Job Roles

• To work with chief librarian to efficiently manage the library
• Ensure that the library’s resources are kept in good condition and directed to the right channel
• Facilitates access to information and resources within a library.
• Manage databases and curate collections
• Support editorial staff and other arms of the group with research and data mining
• Work with the business department to manage requests from external clients and researchers
• Support learning, research, and exploration for library members and occasional visitors.

Requirements

• Ability to write and speak English very well
• Ability to work well as part of a diverse team – with editors, producers and other journalists
• Thorough knowledge of, and interest in, local, regional, and national as well as, where appropriate, international news and current affairs
• The ability to work without supervision and under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Prior experience in a similar role is an added advantage
• Must have obtained a good bachelor’s degree in library and information science from a recognized university
• Registered with Librarians registration council-LRCN
• Must be computer literate with cognate experience in Library
• Passion for the Job