REFERENCE ASSISTANT
Mr Jabulani NYAMWEDA

The main responsibilities of the Reference Assistant are as follows:

  • Maintains library catalogues; registers, classifies, files all library materials (documents, publications, press releases, films, videos, photographs and posters); on a daily basis, supervises loans of appropriate material and evaluates the need to retain or dispose of information material;
  • Provides visitors with information on the United Nations and specialized agencies; responds to telephone and mail enquiries; responds to requests for documentation on United Nations proceedings and activities;

  • Advises individuals and NGOs on United Nations documentation to be used in connection with seminars and meetings; in coordination with NGOs and educational institutions, helps organize exhibits of books and pamphlets relating to special United Nations events and observances;
  • Maintains active mailing lists for the distribution of public information materials received from United Nations Headquarters and from other United Nations agencies:
  • Updates UNIC's publications, web site and audio-visual library.