Incharge Library

RLK; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Rashid Latif Khan Group in Lahore invites applications for an experienced librarian to lead our library services. The role requires 3–5 years post-qualification library management experience, preferably in medical or academic settings.

Proficiency with Koha, DSpace and LMS software, plus strong knowledge of DDC and MeSH, is essential. You will oversee cataloguing, collection development, user services, digital resources, staff supervision, budgeting and reporting, ensuring high standards of

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in library management.
• Preferably in a Medical College, Teaching Hospital, or University setting.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall library operations.
• Manage acquisition of books and journals.
• Ensure proper classification and cataloguing systems.
• Support students and faculty in research.
• Manage e-library systems and databases.
• Supervise library staff.
• Enforce library policies and discipline.
• Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Manage budgeting and reporting.
• Provide regular maintenance of library infrastructure.
• Submit usage and inventory reports.
• Perform any other task assigned by management.

Skills

Koha

DSpace

LMS software

Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Online medical search engines

Open-access databases

Leadership

Record-keeping

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

MLIS or BS 4-Year in Library & Information Science from an HE C-recognized university

Tools

Koha

DSpace

LMS software

Job description

Education

Master in Library & Information Science MLIS or BS 4-Year in Library & Information Science from an HEC-recognized university.

Experience

Experience: 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in library management, preferably within a Medical College, Teaching Hospital, or University setting.

Technical Skills

Hands-on proficiency with Koha / DSpace / LMS software.

Deep understanding of Dewey Decimal Classification DDC or Medical Subject Headings MeSH.

Advanced skill in navigating online medical search engines and open-access databases.

Competencies: Strong leadership, record-keeping, analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Job Description

• Library Management: Oversee overall library operations.
• Collection Development: Manage acquisition of books and journals.
• Cataloguing: Ensure proper classification and cataloguing systems.
• User Services: Facilitate students and faculty in research support.
• Digital Resources: Manage e-library systems and databases.
• Staff Supervision: Supervise library staff.
• Policy Implementation: Enforce library policies and discipline.
• Inventory Control: Maintain accurate inventory records.
• Budgeting: Manage library budget allocations.
• Maintenance: Ensure upkeep of library infrastructure.
• Reporting: Submit usage and inventory reports.
• Any Other Task: Perform any other task assigned by the management.