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Annie Tlhako

@annietlhako

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Qualified Library and Records professional specializing in records management and library services.

Botswana

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can lead and improve records and library systems, mentor staff, implement classification and preservation practices, and deliver user-focused information services.

I am a qualified Library and Information Studies professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Studies from the University of Botswana. I bring practical experience across library services, records management and archives in public-sector institutions.

In my current role as Records Manager I at a Sub Land Board, I lead records surveys, appraisals, storage and preservation while supervising the Records Management Unit and delivering regular reports. I implement classification schemes, conduct quarterly audits, and coordinate mail, file and retrieval processes to ensure accurate information flow.

Previously I supported records and library operations as Assistant Records Manager, Assistant Librarian and records officer in several government and educational institutions, where I improved information processes, managed indexing and cataloguing (including SABINET), and assisted users with reference, circulation and information literacy.

I am a collaborative problem-solver with strong attention to detail, communication and administrative skills, committed to efficient information management, user-focused services and continuous improvement in records and library practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Records Manager

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Kanye Sub Land Board

Jul 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)

Manage records lifecycle for the Sub Land Board, conducting surveys, appraisals and quarterly RMU audits while supervising staff and producing weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to improve records preservation and retrieval.

Records Management Records Appraisal Auditing Report Writing Staff Supervision RMU Procedures

Assistant Records Manager

Ngwato Land Board

Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 (1 year 10 months)

Improved information processes and correspondence response, maintained personnel and policy files, reclassified files and captured/indexed records in STARDUST to enhance retrieval and compliance.

Correspondence Management File Reclassification Indexing STARDUST Performance Monitoring Information Governance

Assistant Librarian

Botswana International University of Science and Technology

Mar 2016 - Aug 2016 (5 months)

Performed cataloguing, indexing and reference services, processed interlibrary loans (SABINET), supported information literacy sessions and circulation tasks to improve access to academic resources.

Indexing Reference Services SABINET

Assistant Records Officer

Directorate on Corruption and Economic Crime

Apr 2015 - Feb 2016 (10 months)

Registered and circulated incoming mail and files, assigned references, created records per classification procedures and tracked physical file movements to maintain RMU operations.

File Registration File Retrieval Records Creation Classification RMU Support

Temporary Assistant Librarian

Ministry of Education and Skills Development

Oct 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 3 months)

Managed circulation desk tasks, processed and shelved materials, ran library promotions and established a student book club to increase library usage and support literacy activities.

Library Programming Outreach Record keeping

Trainee Librarian

Kgosi Mpe CJSS

May 2011 - Jun 2011 (1 month)

Supported user services by processing new materials, maintaining catalogues and assisting patrons with reference queries to ensure smooth library circulation and access.

User Support Process Materials Library Displays