Book Bunk’s library restoration work is centred on these pillars: 

• Experiential: We transform what people do at the library. We believe that these spaces can continue to nurture academic and literary pursuits, while also providing a home for diverse and accessible programmes and events that are free from political or religious agenda and that celebrate art, well being and learning.
• Architectural: We coordinate the physical renovation of these spaces while ensuring their historical integrity is maintained and showcased. We’re also committed to ensuring the communities living around these spaces are the primary beneficiaries of each of these projects.
• Social: We want to create ‘Palaces for The People’; public, inclusive and safe spaces where Nairobi’s residents can access whatever they need be it legal advise, tax education, or a neutral space to commune and network. This, in a bid to explore what public space really means in this city.
• Digital: We’re working to introduce technology into every aspect of these libraries: access control, collections management, online catalogues as well as digital skills training for librarians and library users. We want the digital lives of these libraries to match that of the digital possibilities of Nairobi.

We deliver our interventions through collaboration with individuals from across industries and sectors for the benefit of public libraries and their users. We are currently planning our 2023 programmes, events and research endeavours and are recruiting individuals and organisations to work with us in 2023 in a variety of ways. 

FURTHER DETAILS:

This application process is simply an expression of interest.

The scope of work for each of these engagements varies from role to role but we have tried to provide as much information as we know at the role at this time. Specific contractual details will be provided to all shortlisted candidates.