Library Assistant - University

Qualification & Experience
Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 60% marks.
Minimum six years of experience as an Assistant Librarian / a College Librarian in the library of a technical university or an educational institute or any other large university library system in similar kind of Institutions.
Proven experience in innovative library services including integration of ICT in the library.

Role & Responsibilities
Developing, implementing and monitoring policies & procedures related to the use of library facilities, resources, equipment and services; ensuring effective & timely communication of these policies to all concerned stakeholders.
Managing vendor interactions and negotiating contracts for library resources, services and equipment in alignment with institutional requirements and budget frameworks.
Leading collection development activities, including the review, evaluation and selection of print and electronic resources for procurement.
Performing classification and cataloguing of books, journals and other library materials in accordance with the established standards.
Training, mentoring and building capacity within the library team to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
Designing and conducting library orientation and user education programs for students, research scholars and faculty members.
Developing, maintaining and optimizing the Integrated Library Management System (ILMS), including RFID-enabled infrastructure, to ensure efficient circulation and resource management.
Providing expert guidance on research databases, research ethics and academic integrity; supporting users in information discovery and scholarly communication.
Addressing and resolving stakeholder queries, feedback and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
Collaborating with faculty, parents and community organizations to design and deliver programs that promote reading, viewing, and communication skills.
Facilitating Inter-Library Loan (ILL) services to enhance access to external resources.
Preparing and analyzing the Management Information System (MIS) reports for monitoring performance and supporting decision-making.
Reporting regularly to the Chief Librarian (Institute-Wide) on operational activities, initiatives and strategic planning.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
Should have good knowledge of KOHA ILMS, RFID application & DSpace software and expertise in implementing new technology in the library.
Should possess fair knowledge in handling the library servers, migration of data and export & import of data from one platform to another.
Sound knowledge of research ecosystems, databases and scholarly communication practices.
Should have expert level written and verbal English communication skills.
Should exhibit strong leadership and team management skills.
Should be punctual, methodical, organized and self-motivated.
Should exhibit a high degree of ownership, commitment and flexibility, should be able to put in extra hours as per work demands.