Library Assistant
Mahindrauniversity
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- Location
- Hyderabad, Telangana, IN
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- Master
Description
Library Assistant
Staff Positions
JOB SUMMARY
The Library Assistant supports the day-to-day operations of the university library, including acquisition, processing, and circulation of library resources. The role also supports digital library services, the institutional repository, and the library’s work in documenting and promoting faculty research output.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate the selection, ordering, and acquisition of books and other resources with vendors and departments.
Accession, classify, and catalogue new materials, and maintain accurate records in Koha.
Manage circulation services, including issue, return, renewal, reservations, and overdue follow-up.
Upload, describe, and preserve digital content in the DSpace institutional repository.
Compile, verify, and maintain records of faculty research publications, including DOI checks and citation tracking.
Assist users in accessing electronic resources and scholarly databases such as Scopus and Web of Science.
Prepare library reports, statistics, and documentation using Koha and MS Office.
QUALIFICATIONS
Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) from a recognized university.
Good knowledge of library automation, digital library management, and scholarly publication support.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Book Procurement: Selection, ordering, acquisition, and vendor coordination for library resources.
Accessioning: Maintaining the accession register and recording newly acquired books and other materials.
Cataloguing: Bibliographic description, classification, subject indexing, and catalogue record creation.
Circulation: Issue, return, renewal, reservation, and overdue management.
Koha: Library automation, cataloguing, circulation, patron management, and report generation.
DSpace: Institutional repository management, digital content uploading, metadata entry, and document preservation.
Scholarly Publications: Collection, verification, compilation, and analysis of faculty research publications.
Research Support: DOI verification, publication tracking, citation analysis, and support for research visibility.
Research Databases: Familiarity with Scopus, Web of Science, and other scholarly databases.
Digital Library Services: Management of electronic resources, institutional repositories, and digital information services.
MS Office: Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is mandatory.
ADDITIONAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Willingness to work in rotational shifts as per library operational requirements.
Ability to work according to the university’s academic calendar, including weekends, holidays, and extended library hours when required.
Interested candidates may please share their detailed CVs with [email protected] with the subject as an application for Library Assistant.
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