Digital Scholarship Assistant, Library Department

DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANT

Department

Library

Entity

Aga Khan University, Kenya

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

The Aga Khan University is a pioneering institution of higher education whose mission is to improve the quality of life in the developing world and beyond through world-class teaching, research and health-care delivery. AKU prepares students for local and global leadership across 13 teaching sites in six countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). The University is a private, not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Chartered in June 2021, AKU offers higher education across a range of disciplines and conducts research that addresses the needs and challenges of the communities and countries it serves. As an international institution, the University combines academic excellence with a strong commitment to social impact, guided by 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

The job holder will support the digital scholarship centre by providing digital media services and produce a wide range of multimedia products appropriate to the faculty, students and staff of AKU; and to effectively support the teaching, learning and research objectives of the university.

Responsibilities

• Provide photography and videography services for AKU Library events and publications.
• Design graphics for AKU publications, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Upload metadata and collate staff publications data for the institutional repository.
• Support faculty and students in blended learning and other learning technologies.
• Develop LibGuides and online courses, working with faculty and subject matter experts to turn course content into engaging digital learning materials such as videos, readings, quizzes, and interactive activities.
• Provide ICT-related support to users and assist with administrative duties for the Library and Digital Scholarship Centre Office as required.
• Service and maintain the Digital Scholarship Centre (DSC) equipment, ensuring it is regularly updated and fully operational.
• Support the Library department in offering circulation and customer services, including the lending and return of library resources such as laptops and tablets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Science, Multimedia Technology, or a related field.
• At least two (2) years' relevant experience, preferably in an academic or library setting.
• Demonstrated skills in photography, videography, and graphic design software
• Basic ICT troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills.
• Experience developing LibGuides or similar research/learning guides is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Proficiency in both macOS and Windows operating systems.

Primary Location

Kenya-Nairobi

Organisation

Aga Khan University Hospital Kenya

Employee Status

Regular

Job Type

Standard

Job Posting

07/09/2026, 7:49:44 AM

Closing Date

20/09/2026, 6:59:00 PM