| IIM Indore |
| Post Name |
Library Professional Assistant |
| Number of Positions |
02 |
| Job Type |
Contract (Initially 1 Year, extendable up to 3 Years) |
| Institute |
Indian Institute of Management Indore |
| Age Limit |
Less than 36 Years as on April 01, 2026 |
| Qualification |
| Educational Qualification |
Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science (MLISc) with First Class or equivalent from a recognized University/Institute. |
| Work Experience |
| Required Experience |
Minimum 3 years of post-qualification professional experience in an academic or research library.
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| Preferred Experience |
Experience in IIMs / IITs / NITs / other Institutions of National Importance will be preferred.
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| Key Responsibilities |
| Duties |
- Assist in procurement of library resources (print and electronic).
- Cataloguing, classification and technical processing using DDC, MARC21 etc.
- Manage circulation services including issue/return and membership.
- Provide reference and research support services.
- Support electronic resources and remote access systems.
- Assist users in OPAC, digital repositories and discovery tools.
- Conduct user orientation programs and library awareness activities.
- Prepare MIS reports, usage statistics and documentation.
- Support ILMS (Koha), RFID systems, DSpace and digital library platforms.
- Maintain library records, inventory and statistics.
- Attend shift duties including evenings or weekends.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the Institute.
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| Desirable Skills |
| Skills |
- Knowledge of Koha, DSpace and RFID library systems.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Understanding of e-resource management and scholarly communication.
- Ability to handle reference queries using research databases.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience in preparing reports, guides and promotional materials.
- Willingness to learn new technologies.
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| Salary & Contract |
| Salary |
Consolidated monthly pay package (Salary will not be a constraint for deserving candidates). |
| Contract Period |
1 year contract extendable yearly up to a maximum of 3 years based on performance.
Performance review after 3 months of joining.
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| Application Process |
| How to Apply |
Send application in prescribed format with scanned documents via email.
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| Email |
career@iimidr.ac.in |
| Subject Line |
Application For The Post of Library Professional Assistant |
| Required Annexures |
- Annexure-1: Qualification Certificates (Single PDF)
- Annexure-2: Experience Certificates (Single PDF)
- Annexure-3: Category/PwD Certificate (if applicable)
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| Last Date to Apply |
April 01, 2026 |
| Official Notification |
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