ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN - AHS

JKKN; Komarapalayam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

JKKN College of Pharmacy is seeking an Assistant Librarian to support the Librarian in managing day-to-day library operations. The role includes assisting with acquisition, organization, and maintenance of library materials, providing reference services, and maintaining online catalogs and databases.

Responsibilities include coordinating with departments to meet program needs, supervising library staff, handling circulation and interlibrary loans, and contributing to the library's strategic

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLIS) or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with current library technologies and systems, including online catalogs, databases, and digital repositories.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the acquisition, organization, and maintenance of library materials, including books, journals, and electronic resources.
• Providing reference services to students, faculty, and staff, including research assistance and instruction on library resources and search strategies.
• Maintaining the library's online catalog and databases, ensuring that all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure that library resources meet the needs of the college's programs and courses.
• Supervising and training library assistants and student workers.
• Performing administrative tasks related to library operations, including circulation, interlibrary loan, and collection development.
• Maintaining and updating the library's website and social media accounts.
• Contributing to the development of the library's strategic plan and goals.

Skills

Reference services

Catalog management

Training staff

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

MLIS

Tools

Library Software

Online catalogs

Digital repositories

Job description

About the College:

JKKN College of Pharmacy is a leading educational institution in the field of Pharmacy. The college has a mission to enable a platform for all to seize exponential opportunities, thereby facilitating them to become dynamic leaders. JKKN College of Pharmacy is committed to providing an environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and excellence in teaching and learning.

Job Description:

The Assistant Librarian will support the Librarian in managing the day-to-day operations of the Library.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the acquisition, organization, and maintenance of library materials, including books, journals, and electronic resources.
• Providing reference services to students, faculty, and staff, including research assistance and instruction on library resources and search strategies.
• Maintaining the library's online catalog and databases, ensuring that all information is accurate and up-to-date.
• Coordinating with other departments to ensure that library resources meet the needs of the college's programs and courses.
• Supervising and training library assistants and student workers.
• Performing administrative tasks related to library operations, including circulation, interlibrary loan, and collection development.
• Maintaining and updating the library's website and social media accounts.
• Contributing to the development of the library's strategic plan and goals.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLIS) or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of experience working in an academic library.
• Familiarity with current library technologies and systems, including online catalogs, databases, and digital repositories.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Knowledge of the field of pharmacy and related subjects is a plus.

Eligible Fields:

• Library Science (MLIS)
• Information Science
• Knowledge Management
• Documentation Science
• Computer Science and Information Technology
• Information and Records Management
• Archival Science
• Digital Library Science
• Health Sciences Librarianship
• Pharmacy Librarianship

Note:

Salary for all positions will be based on qualification and experience and will not be a limiting factor for the right candidate