Head Librarian

Chitkara University, Punjab; Rajpura; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Chitkara University, Punjab invites a visionary Chief / Head Librarian to lead the university library ecosystem, driving digital transformation, scholarly resource management, and research support across the institution. The role requires 16+ years in university libraries, a Ph.D.

in Library & Information Science, and a proven record in policy formulation, budgeting, and staff leadership to advance academic excellence.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Library & Information Science or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 16 years of progressive experience in academic/university libraries.
• Strong knowledge of digital library systems, e-resources, cataloguing standards, and library automation software.
• Familiarity with UGC/NAAC accreditation requirements and higher education frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Proven experience in managing large academic libraries and multidisciplinary resources preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all library operations, including central and departmental libraries.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for library growth, modernization, and digital initiatives.
• Formulate library policies, procedures, and standards aligned with university objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor library staff, ensuring high levels of performance and professional development.
• Manage library budgets, procurement, vendor relationships, and resource allocation.
• Support faculty, researchers, and students with access to academic databases, journals, digital repositories, and scholarly resources.
• Promote research assistance services, citation management, plagiarism awareness, and information literacy programs.
• Collaborate with academic departments to strengthen curriculum support and research capabilities.
• Lead digitization initiatives and implementation of modern library management systems.
• Ensure efficient operation of e-library services, institutional repositories, and online knowledge platforms.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, AI-enabled tools, and digital learning resources to enhance user experience.
• Ensure compliance with UGC, NAAC, NBA, and other regulatory/accreditation standards related to library services.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and statistical records for audits and accreditation processes.
• Enhance library engagement through orientation programs, workshops, seminars, and outreach initiatives.
• Establish a user-centric environment promoting innovation, learning, and academic excellence.

Skills

KOHA

DSpace

RFID systems

institutional repositories

digital archiving

Education

Ph.D. in Library & Information Science

Job description

Job Description – Chief / Head Librarian

Industry: Higher Education / University

Experience Required: 16+ Years

Education: Ph.D. in Library & Information Science or related discipline

Position Overview

The University is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief / Head Librarian to lead and modernize the University Library ecosystem. The role involves strategic planning, digital transformation of library services, academic resource management, research support, policy formulation, and leadership of library operations across the institution. The ideal candidate will possess strong academic credentials, extensive experience in university library administration, and the ability to align library services with evolving educational and research needs.

Key Responsibilities:-

Leadership & Administration

• Lead and manage all library operations, including central and departmental libraries.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for library growth, modernization, and digital initiatives.
• Formulate library policies, procedures, and standards aligned with university objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor library staff, ensuring high levels of performance and professional development.
• Manage library budgets, procurement, vendor relationships, and resource allocation.

Academic & Research Support

• Support faculty, researchers, and students with access to academic databases, journals,digital repositories, and scholarly resources.
• Promote research assistance services, citation management, plagiarism awareness, and information literacy programs.
• Collaborate with academic departments to strengthen curriculum support and research capabilities.

Digital Library & Technology Management

• Lead digitization initiatives and implementation of modern library management systems.
• Ensure efficient operation of e-library services, institutional repositories, and online knowledge platforms.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies, AI-enabled tools, and digital learning resources to enhance user experience.

Compliance & Accreditation

• Ensure compliance with UGC, NAAC, NBA, and other regulatory/accreditation standards related to library services.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and statistical records for audits and accreditation processes.
• Enhance library engagement through orientation programs, workshops, seminars, and outreach initiatives.
• Establish a user-centric environment promoting innovation, learning, and academic excellence.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Ph.D. in Library & Information Science / Library Science / Information Management or related discipline from a recognized university.
• Minimum 16 years of progressive experience in academic/university libraries, with
• Strong knowledge of digital library systems, e-resources, cataloguing standards, and library automation software.
• Familiarity with UGC/NAAC accreditation requirements and higher education frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Proven experience in managing large academic libraries and multidisciplinary resources preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in KOHA, DSpace, RFID systems, institutional repositories, and digital archiving.
• Experience in consortium management, journal subscriptions, and database licensing.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities.
• Ability to drive innovation and transformation within academic library systems.