UG Vacancy For Adu Boahen Memorial Library and Archive Manager

UG Vacancy For Adu Boahen Memorial Library and Archive Manager

UG Vacancy Adu Boahen Memorial Library and Archive Manager

UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES

SCHOOL OF ARTS

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY

The Adu Boahen Memorial Library and Archive, (ADMLA) is a new facility located at the Department of History in the School of Arts, within the College of Humanities in the University of Ghana. It seeks to employ a versatile individual for appointment to serve as the ADMLA Manager on a two-year contract. The ADMLA hosts Professor Adu Boahen’s personal papers and books as its core collection alongside the collections of the Department of History. It serves as a reference-only library and archive.

QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES

1. The applicant must:

a. Possess a Master’s degree in Information Studies with an Archival option or a Master’s degree in Archival Studies or a Master’s degree in Administration.

b. Must show evidence of having worked in an archive for at least 2 years.

2. Required knowledge, ability, and skills include:

a. Knowledge in Information Technology

b. Knowledge in Management of MS Office Suite

c. Possession of Good Interpersonal Relationships

d. Ability to be a Team Player

JOB ROLE

The applicant would be required to:

a. Plan activities in accordance with the set objectives of the ADMLA

b. Initiate and implement programmes; including Adu Boahen Memorial Lectures

c. Develop the strategic vision and manage the facility within the framework of the University.

d. Network with other Africana Libraries within the Sub-Region and around the Globe.

e. Liaise with the Department of History and other stakeholders.

Job Type: Two-Year Contract Appointment

Effective Date: August 2024

Salary: Attractive

Application Process: Kindly scan and send your application materials to: sarts@ug.edu.gh

Closing date for application:   Monday, July 31, 2024