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Library Professional Assistant Job Post

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad

Post: Library Professional Assistant
Vikram Sarabhai Library at IIMA requires a Library Professional Assistant to work in the following domains:
1. Procurement of Learning Materials • Knowledge of Library Management System (LMS)
• Procuring library resources (selection of vendors, negotiation, invoicing, etc.)
• Cataloguing, classification, and technical processes
• Knowledge of copyright, open access, and license agreements
• Maintenance of inventory, registers, and statistics
2. User Orientation and User Awareness • Assisting users in accessing library resources
• Conducting training sessions on library resources
• Preparing promotional materials
• Managing user feedback and suggestions
• Answering queries and preparing reading lists
3. Reference and Circulation Service • Managing circulation counter and reference queries
• Keeping records of all transactions
• Knowledge of research databases and reference tools
4. Library Technology • Knowledge of software and hardware related to library systems
• Managing IT-based services (Website, RFID, Mobile App, etc.)
• Handling IT equipment (RFID, Assistive technologies, 3D printers, etc.)
5. Other Duties • Perform other duties as assigned by reporting officer
• Library is open 24/7, with rotation of shift duties
• Weekly holidays are on a rotation basis
Qualification, Experience & Skill Requirements • A Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (MLISc) with 60% or above
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience
• Age: Maximum 30 years as on last date of application (relaxation as per GOI rules)
• Additional 5 years relaxation for women candidates
Salary & Allowances • Tenure-based appointment for 3 years, extendable
• Pay Level 05 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission
• Additional benefits as per permanent employees' policies
Last Date to Apply December 04, 2024
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