Job Summary

The Head Librarian shall be responsible for the overall administration, management, development, and modernization of the Medical College Library, including digital resources, journals, books, and academic support services for students, faculty, and researchers.

Key Responsibilities

- Plan, organize, and supervise all library operations.
- Manage acquisition of books, journals, e-journals, databases, and other learning resources.
- Ensure compliance with NMC (National Medical Commission) norms and other regulatory requirements related to library facilities.
- Maintain cataloguing, classification, circulation, and inventory of library materials.
- Oversee digital library services and institutional access to online medical databases.
- Guide students, faculty, and researchers in literature search and reference services.
- Prepare library budgets, utilization reports, and annual statistics.
- Coordinate with academic departments for procurement of required learning resources.
- Ensure proper maintenance of library infrastructure, reading halls, and digital facilities.
- Supervise library staff and conduct periodic training.




- Implement library automation software and promote e-learning resources.
- Prepare reports for inspections, audits, and accreditation bodies.

Educational Qualification

- Master's Degree in Library & Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc / MLISc) from a recognized university.
- Preference will be given to candidates with NET/SET/Ph.D. in Library Science.

Experience

Required Experience

Minimum 10-15 years of experience in any recognized Medical College Library, out of which at least 5-8 years in a supervisory/administrative role.

Experience in handling medical journals, digital library systems, NMC inspection requirements, and library automation software is essential.

Desired Skills

- Knowledge of Koha, SOUL, or other Library Management Systems.
- Familiarity with PubMed, MEDLINE, EBSCO, ProQuest, ClinicalKey, etc.
- Robust administrative and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication and documentation abilities.
- Computer proficiency and report preparation skills.

📌 HEAD Library (Panipat)
🏢 NC MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL
📍 Panipat