Librarian

**Job Summary**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Library Operations and Management**:

- Oversee all aspects of library services, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. Manage the acquisition, organization, and circulation of physical and digital resources to support academic programs.
- **KOHA Library Management Software**:
Administer and manage the KOHA Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) for cataloging, circulation, and resource tracking. Ensure accurate data entry, maintenance, and report generation within KOHA.
- **Compliance with AICTE Norms**:
Ensure the library aligns with AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) guidelines, ensuring compliance with minimum resource requirements, infrastructure standards, and usage protocols. Maintain reports required for AICTE accreditation.Develop, review, and update the library’s collection to ensure it meets the academic and research needs of students and faculty. Manage the acquisition of new resources, including books, journals, e-resources, and multimedia materials.Oversee the digital library, ensuring access to e-books, e-journals, databases, and other digital resources. Facilitate integration with online learning platforms and ensure efficient use of digital content.Provide reference services to students and faculty, helping them locate resources and providing research assistance. Offer training on using the library’s online catalogs, databases, and research tools.Ensure that all library materials are cataloged and classified according to international standards such as Dewey Decimal Classification or Library of Congress Classification. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the KOHA system.Conduct training sessions and workshops for students and faculty on using library resources, accessing digital content, and utilizing the KOHA system. Promote information literacy and effective research practices.Manage the library budget for purchasing books, journals, subscriptions, and electronic resources. Ensure cost-effective and strategic procurement to meet the academic needs of the institution.Supervise and train library assistants and support staff, ensuring proper functioning of the library and adherence to institutional policies.Generate regular reports on library usage, resource acquisition, and other key metrics. Maintain documentation related to library policies, inventory, and compliance with AICTE guidelines

.**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- **Collection Development and Maintenance**:

- **Digital Library Management**:

- **Reference and Research Support**:

- **Cataloging and Classification**:

- **User Education and Training**:

- **Library Budget and Procurement**:

- **Staff Supervision**:

- **Reporting and Documentation**:

- **Educational Qualifications**:

- Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLISc) or equivalent from a recognized university.
- Certification in KOHA software or equivalent library automation training is preferred.
- **Professional Experience**:

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a library management role, with hands-on experience in academic libraries, preferably in AICTE-approved institutions.
- Proven experience in managing KOHA software, including cataloging, circulation, and reporting features.
- **Skills & Competencies**:

- Proficiency in using KOHA ILMS, with a solid understanding of its functionality in cataloging, circulation, and report generation.
- Strong knowledge of AICTE guidelines and norms for academic libraries.
- Ability to manage and maintain both physical and digital resources effectively.
- Expertise in cataloging systems such as Dewey Decimal Classification or Library of Congress.
- Familiarity with digital libraries and academic databases (e.g., JSTOR, IEEE, Springer, etc.).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to train students and faculty in library resources and information retrieval techniques.

**Preferred Skills**:

- Experience with library automation, digital resource management, and integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS).
- Knowledge of emerging trends in academic libraries, including Open Access resources, digital archiving, and research data management.
- Familiarity with AICTE’s accreditation process and library compliance requirements.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

**Education**:

- Master's (required)

**Experience**:

- Library services: 1 year (required)
- Integrated library system: 1 year (required)
- Databases: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person