Junior Library Associate

Indian Institute of Management Nagpur is looking for a qualified & efficient Junior Library Associate for the Library & E-Resource Centre (LRC) Department.

Position: Junior Library Associate

Job Description:

• Applicant should have a Master's Degree in Library Science /Information Science/ Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of the library.
• Minimum 2 years of Post-qualification experience working in an Academic Library of any Higher Educational Institute is essential.
• Work experience with Institute of National repute like IIMs/IITs/NITs will be preferred.
• Proficiency in computer operations like MS Excel, Data Management & other MS Office tools is must.

Age: Maximum 30 years as on last date of application.

Job Profile:

The person will assist in the day to day operations related to Library & ERC department at IIM Nagpur.

The Junior Library Associate may be deployed to any of the Administrative/Academic departments of the Institute depending on the requirement.

Duties and responsibilities of the appointed person will include but are not limited to the following:

• To assist in procuring library resources (print & online) and implementing new initiatives & services.
• To assist in library outreach activities and content awareness services (training sessions, orientation sessions and thematic library exhibits (physical and digital) to highlight the relevant content & resources).
• To provide long-range reference services, including support for faculty, PhD scholars, and students through data retrieval, interlibrary loans, one-to-one training, orientation, and research assistance.
• To assist in preparing the library's MIS reports and the monthly newsletter.
• Coordinate with publishers and service providers to troubleshoot e-resources access.
• The selected candidate will need to work in shift duties.
• To attend any other duties the Institute authorities, assign from time to time.

Key Skills:

• Excellent command over MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent communication (Verbal & Written) and interpersonal skills with multi-tasking abilities.
• Knowledge of procurement of learning resources.
• Knowledge of library procedures and standards (such as DDC, MARC format, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with library software applications such as KOHA, DSPACE RFID, RemoteXs, Libguides, and library discovery.

Salary & Benefits:

Selected candidate will be offered a fixed-term appointment for One year on IIM Nagpur contract on a consolidated monthly salary commensurate with qualification and experience. The contract may be extended further based on performance / satisfactory discharge of duties and the Institute's requirements and norms.

In addition to this, the perks & allowances will be paid as per Institute norms.

The staff accommodation will be provided as per the Institute policy.

How to apply:

Interested candidates meeting all the job requirements are advised to APPLY ONLINE ONLY on the IIM Nagpur website, latest by up to 5:00 PM.

Note: If during or after completion of the contract period, the Institute finds the candidate suitable for any other role, the same may be offered to him/her. The institute reserves the right to depute the candidate to different job roles as per the institute's requirements, which may arise from time to time.

Only the shortlisted/selected candidates will be informed about the further Interview process/ results of the Interview.

We will not send communication regarding rejection to other applicants. Emails asking for status updates will not be entertained.

We encourage OBC, SC/ST, PWD & EWS candidates to apply for the position