Librarian

National Kannada Education Society; Mumbai; On-site; INR 400,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

National Kannada Education Society in Mumbai invites applications for a Librarian to manage the institute's library and digital resources, supporting students and faculty in research and learning.

The role covers day-to-day operations, collection development aligned with MBA/PGDM/MMS curricula, procurement, e-resources, and library budgeting, while ensuring accreditation requirements and a student-friendly environment.

Qualifications

• MLIS/MLISc or equivalent with relevant library experience.
• Experience in a college, university or management institute.
• Knowledge of library automation and digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day library operations, circulation, records, shelving and stock verification.
• Develop the library collection in line with MBA/PGDM/MMS curriculum requirements.
• Coordinate procurement of books, journals, periodicals, case studies and digital resources.
• Manage e-books, e-journals, databases and the institute's digital library.
• Assist students and faculty with literature searches, references and research resources.
• Conduct library orientation and promote effective use of physical and digital resources.
• Maintain Library Management System and generate utilization and circulation reports.
• Maintain library documentation and data required for accreditation/inspection requirements.
• Prepare and monitor the annual library budget and coordinate with publishers/vendors.
• Organize book exhibitions, reading initiatives and other knowledge-resource activities.
• Ensure a clean, organized and student-friendly library environment.

Skills

Library administration

Digital literacy

Research & information-search skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Vendor & budget management

Education

Master's Degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS/MLISc)

Experience in a college/university library

Tools

Library Management System

Electronic resources platforms

Academic databases & plagiarism tools

Job description

Job Purpose

To manage the institute's library and digital knowledge resources and provide effective academic, research and learning support to students and faculty.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day library operations, circulation, records, shelving and stock verification.
• Develop the library collection in line with MBA/PGDM/MMS curriculum requirements.
• Coordinate procurement of books, journals, periodicals, case studies and digital resources.
• Manage e-books, e-journals, databases and the institute's digital library.
• Assist students and faculty with literature searches, references and research resources.
• Conduct library orientation and promote effective use of physical and digital resources.
• Maintain Library Management System and generate utilization and circulation reports.
• Maintain library documentation and data required for AICTE, University, NBA, NAAC and other accreditation/inspection requirements, as applicable.
• Prepare and monitor the annual library budget and coordinate with publishers/vendors.
• Organize book exhibitions, reading initiatives and other knowledge-resource activities.
• Ensure a clean, organized and student-friendly library environment.

Qualification & Experience

Essential:

• Master's Degree in Library & Information Science (MLIS/MLISc) or equivalent.
• Relevant experience in a college, university or management institute.
• Knowledge of library automation and digital resources.

Desirable:

• Experience in an MBA/PGDM/MMS institution.
• Knowledge of academic databases, research tools and plagiarism/citation systems.
• Familiarity with accreditation documentation.

Key Competencies

• Library administration and organization
• Digital literacy and library automation
• Research and information-search skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Student-oriented approach
• Record management and attention to detail
• Vendor and budget management

Key Performance Indicators

• Library and digital-resource utilization
• Availability and relevance of academic resources
• Accuracy of library records
• Student/faculty satisfaction
• Timely procurement and subscription renewal
• Compliance with accreditation requirements
• Effective utilization of the library budget