Library Intern - Office of the Registrar
Organizational Context
The United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (Mechanism) Registry in Arusha, Tanzania, provides essential administrative, legal, and policy support. The Mechanism was established to carry out key functions of the ICTR and ICTY. This internship is within the Mechanism's Arusha Library, supporting its operations and services under the direct supervision of the Library Assistant.
Job Purpose
This internship in the Arusha Library of the UN Mechanism's Registry aims to provide practical experience in library operations and information management. The intern will support the Library Assistant in delivering a range of services, including circulation, cataloguing, reference assistance, and user guidance. The role contributes to the efficient functioning of the library, which serves internal and external users with resources on international law, criminal law, genocide, and human rights. This position offers exposure to archival management and public relations support within an international judicial context.
Responsibilities
Assist with core library circulation functions, including retrieving, checking out, discharging, and recalling materials. Support the registration of new library materials and perform cataloguing operations. Assign classification codes, generate call numbers, and print/affix labels for library items. Provide information and guidance to library visitors and clients, including conducting tours. Assist in locating online journal articles and responding to reference queries. Process and index library materials, maintaining the library management system. Help compile daily news summaries from various media sources. Conduct research and compile basic information for communications products. Support public relations and protocol services, including event preparation and social media content. Assist with daily library administration and support.
Work Experience
No specific prior work experience is explicitly required for this internship. However, candidates should be pursuing or have completed a relevant university degree. Practical experience in library operations, information management, or related fields would be beneficial.
Skills
Library circulation, Cataloguing, Information management, Reference services, Research, Communication, Public relations, Media monitoring, Archival research, Organization, Attention to detail.