Library Assistant @ Chennai -

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Chennai; On-site; INR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham in Chennai seeks a Library Assistant to keep books and resources in order, maintain records in the library software, and ensure a clean, safe environment for users.

You will assist with barcode/cataloguing tasks, support annual inventory checks and liaise with the Librarian on library administration and inspections by AICTE/UGC/NAAC as required, and help in general office duties.

Responsibilities

• Keep the books and resources in order and at planned location.
• Keep the Library clean and sanitised and re-arrange the books/ items/ resources after use by members.
• Maintain all records in the library software up to date.
• Ensure safety of books and prevent theft.
• Guide users of library in proper and effective use of library.
• Remain ready for inspections by AICTE, UGC, NAAC or other accreditation agencies.
• Assist with documentation/bar coding/classification of documents/books.
• Handle general office work.
• Assist with annual inventory audits and periodic stock checks.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by Librarian related to library administration.
• Discuss and mutually agree on specific targets/goals with the Librarian.

Job description

Job Description

• Keep the books and resources in order and at planned location.
• Keep the Library clean and sanitised (plan special cleaning and pest control when required) and re-arrange the books/ items/ resources after use by members Keep all the records in the software up to date.
• Ensure safety of books prevent theft.
• Guide users of library in proper effective use of library.
• Remain in state for readiness for any inspection such as AICTE, UGC, NAAC or other accreditation agencies.
• Help documentation/ bar coding/ classification of documents / books etc.
• Handle general office work.
• Help conduct of annual audit of entire library inventory and periodic stock checking.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by Librarian connected with Library administration.
• Specific targets/ goals may be assigned by the Librarian which can be discussed and mutually agreed with him.