A College Librarian at the University of Madras or its affiliated institutions manages the library. Their core role involves curating resources, supporting faculty teaching and student research, and leading the digital transformation of library operations. The job description is detailed below.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
Collection Development & Management
- Procuring and cataloging books, journals, theses, and manuscripts.
- Managing and expanding e-resource databases, institutional repositories, and digital archives.
- Evaluating library collections and conducting collection maintenance (weeding out outdated materials).
Research & User Services
- Conducting user orientation programs and bibliographic instruction to train students and researchers.
- Providing on-demand research assistance, literature searches, and reference desk duties.
- Facilitating Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services and managing Book Bank or competitive examination cells.
Digital Transformation & Administration
- Overseeing the computerization of library services and maintaining the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC).
- Managing the library's budget, resource allocation, and grant procurement.
- Supervising library staff, coordinating schedules, and ensuring a conducive study environment.
Essential Qualifications (UGC Norms)
- Master's Degree: A Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Documentation Science (or an equivalent professional degree)
- National Test: Qualifying the UGC-NET or equivalent state-level test (SLET/SET).
- Academic Record: Consistently good academic record with demonstrated knowledge of library computerization
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Food provided
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
