Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology Deemed to be University
- Job Title: Jr. Information Scientist
- Location: Patiala
- Reports to: Head NNCL, Deputy Librarian, Information Scientist, Assistant Librarian
Main Purpose : The purpose of this position is to manage e-services, digital resources management, e-content management, to handle and administer remote access services, ILMS, and other open-source software’s, to manage Kiosks – selfcheck-in, book drop, OPAC, to handle surveillance systems, to work on digital media-its designing and dissemination. Able to handle ICT in all library domains
Qualification: Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS) with Bachelor’s Degree in IT
Experience: At least 10-15 years’ experience of the fully automated library of an Engineering Institution.
Competency : 1. Good Communication skills (Hindi, English, and or Punjabi)
2. Knowledge of Computer Operation.
3. Knowledge of Library Automation Software
Specific Accountability & Job Responsibility
*Working knowledge of Library Management System particularly the experience of KOHA Server handling. Back-end task management.
Creation and Maintenance of Digital Repository preferably Dspace, Knowledge of Metadata creation.
Proficiency in Information Retrieval from e-Resources.
Handling the databases. SQL queries handling (generation and troubleshooting)
Website Management with webserver knowledge, web hosting, and working knowledge of HTML, PHP, CSS, WORDPRESS, etc.
Experience in Video hosting and dissemination to users.
Experience in backup management (Backup and Recovery).
Experience in scanning and digitization, knowledge of its hardware and software. Experience in handling Barcode software.
Handling the RFID applications and management of Library Self-check and Drobox.
Experience in Hardware Troubleshooting.
Ability to manage Digital signage. Experience in digital media handlings like photography and video editing.
Leadership & ability to work in teams
Compensation:-
* Compensation will not be a constraining factor and will be the best in the sector.
* Interested candidates can send their CVs by email (amandeep.dhot@thapar.edu) positively by 15th Dec 2021.
https://www.thapar.edu/upload/files/Junior%20Information%20Scientist_Library%20.pdf
