Library Assistant @ Chennai

Amrita; Chennai; On-site; INR 167,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus, invites applications for the post of Library Assistant. A graduate is acceptable, with fluency in spoken and written English.

The role involves organizing books, maintaining records in library software, ensuring safety, guiding users, and assisting in library inspections and audits. Responsibilities include cataloguing and barcoding, stock checks, and performing tasks assigned by the Librarian to support library administration.

Qualifications

• Any Graduate degree is acceptable.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

English fluency

Education

Any Graduate

Job description

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Chennai Campus, is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the post of Library Assistant.

Qualification Any Graduate. Fluency in Spoken and Written English

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.
• 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.

Job category

Job category Non-Teaching

Last date to apply

Last date to apply November 30, 2026