Library Science Specialist

About the Role

The Library Science Specialist will provide expert leadership and guidance in managing the organization's information resources, including classification, preservation, digitization, and retrieval of library materials, records, and institutional knowledge assets. This role involves developing efficient systems for information management, ensuring accurate cataloguing, and supporting records retention and disposal policies to enhance access to well-organized data.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts to assess, organize, classify, catalogue, and index library and information materials.
• Create and implement systems for document control, information retrieval, records management, and knowledge preservation.
• Evaluate current physical and electronic information repositories, suggesting improvements for storage, accessibility, security, and long-term conservation.
• Assist in designing classification systems, file plans, metadata standards, cataloguing tools, and indexing methods.
• Offer technical expertise on digitization processes, electronic document handling, scanning protocols, naming conventions, and digital archiving practices.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science, Library Science, Information Science, Records and Archives Management, or a related discipline.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Science or related fields is advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional background in library science, records and archives management, documentation, or institutional knowledge management.
• Proven experience with cataloguing, classification, indexing, records inventory, document control, and information retrieval techniques.