Assistant Director, Library

Ahmedabad University; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ahmedabad University is seeking a senior librarian to oversee library operations, applications and management software, and to design services that support research and teaching. The role focuses on managing online resources, procurement and usage analysis.

Candidate will handle metadata, citation tools, plagiarism-check tools, AI applications in the library, electronic resources, usage reporting, license negotiations and development of new library services with user awareness initiatives.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Library/office management.
• Knowledge of different kinds of library resources.
• Library requirement analysis and collection management.
• Library services assessment, emerging trends in library services.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing library operations and library applications.
• Operational knowledge of metadata, citation tools, plagiarism-check tools, and AI technology for use in the library.
• Managing electronic resources and frequently generating usage reports.
• Analyzing library statistics and managing license agreements.
• Designing new library services and creating user awareness.

Skills

Library management

Metadata

AI in libraries

Usage analytics

Procurement

Education

PhD or NET or SLET/SET; MLISc with First Class (60%)

Tools

Library software

Job description

Overseeing library operations, library applications and Management Software. Designing the new library services to support research and teaching. Manage online resources, including procurement and usage analysis.

Responsibilities:

• The person will be responsible for managing library operations and library applications.
• The person should have operational knowledge of Metadata, Citation tools, Plagiarism-check tools, and AI technology for use in the library.
• The person will be responsible for managing electronic resources, frequently generating usage Reports.
• Analysing the library statistics and managing the license agreements.
• The person will design new library services and create user awareness.

Key Skills:

Relevant experience in Library/office management. Knowledge of different kinds of library resources. Library requirement analysis and Collection management. Library services assessment, emerging trends in Library services.

Qualification:

Candidate should be a PhD or NET or SLET/SET qualified. First Class (60% or above) in MLISc or equivalent qualification.

Experience:

Overall, 15 years of relevant experience, with 10 years or more in a University library in an Assistant Librarian Position or Librarian in a college library of repute