Library Assistant vacancy at Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam

Name of the Post:  Library Assistant 

Educational Qualifications: 

A Master’s Degree in Library Science /Information Science/ Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library. 

Experience/Preferred Skills:

 1. Minimum 1-2 years of Practical experience working with Library Software tools like KOHA, DSpace, Office Tools and content management systems etc. 

2. Working knowledge of Reference Management tools 

3. Knowledge of library procedures and standards (such as DDC, MARC format etc.). 

4. Knowledge of procurement of learning resources. Experience responding to RTI and financial audit queries is welcome. 

5. Good oral communication skills. Good drafting/writing skills and experience with Office productivity software (MS office) is expected. 

6. Experience in drafting estimates and annual budgets for the library is expected.

Number of positions: As per the requirement of the Institute at the time of recruitment. 

Age: i. Not exceeding 30 Years as on the last date for submitting the application. 

Consolidated Salary: 

i. Consolidated monthly pay Ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees fiftythousand only) depending on the qualifications, experience, last pay drawn and performance in the selection process. Promising candidates with specific qualifications, experience and skills can be considered for a higher starting salary. 

ii. No other allowances are applicable. 

iii. Health Insurance coverage for the employee only, as per the Institute norms.

Nature of Appointment: Selected candidates will be offered a fixed-term appointment for a period of up to two years on a monthly consolidated pay. The contract may be extended based on the Institute’s requirements, but the total tenure of the Assistant in the Institute will not exceed 4 (four) years. 

Cut-off date for submitting the application in this recruitment cycle is 30-Dec-2023 (Sunday) by 17:00 Hrs.

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