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Project Description
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The Aga Khan University’s Institutional Repository (IR), from concept to Deployment/Implementation of the Project, will provide web access to AKU Faculty/Research publications on the intranet.
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Responsibilities
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The incumbent will be responsible for:- Preparing concept paper for AKU Institutional Repository (IR) and E-Research infrastructure in consultation with the University Librarian, Health Sciences Librarian, Systems Librarian, ISD and Research Department
- Setting up and installing the repository built on the standards-based Open Source technology platform: DSpace, Fedora, E-print, etc or MS SharePoint
- Preparing policy and guide-lines for Administrators control which users have rights to add/edit/delete content within specific areas, and which content is universally accessible
- Deploying the selected software with help of ISD and Systems Librarian
- Documenting, Uploading and Formatting: Convert proprietary file formats (eg Word/PowerPoint) into PDFs and trains library staff to upload into the IR database
- Training library professional and paraprofessional staff in managing and maintaining the IR
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Eligibility
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- Enrollment in a Bachelor's or a Master's programme in Health Informatics, Information Systems or related fields
- Thorough knowledge of Web Development tools, Web Designing and Web Programming
- Knowledge of contemporary trends and developments in digital repositories and technologies
- Sound understanding of metadata indexing schemes and open source standards, eg XML
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Expected Project Outcome
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The AKU Institutional Repository project will be a high value project and will provide instant access to AKU research publications (full-text). The intern will get first hand knowledge and experience of establishing an "Institutional Repository" from concept to implementation.
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Benefits
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The selected intern will be provided with furnished accommodation as well as a living stipend to cover minimal daily expenses. All visa processing costs will also be covered.
Please note that air travel is not covered by AKU, the students should have a minimum access to savings for the duration of this internship.
If you have any additional questions, feel free to contact the Programme Coordinator at aku.iip@aku.edu.
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