Job Description – Chief / Head Librarian
Location: Punjab, India
Industry: Higher Education / University
Experience Required: 16+ Years
Education: Ph.D. in Library & Information Science or related discipline

Position Overview
The University is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief / Head Librarian to lead and
modernize the University Library ecosystem. The role involves strategic planning, digital
transformation of library services, academic resource management, research support, policy
formulation, and leadership of library operations across the institution. The ideal candidate will
possess solid academic credentials, extensive experience in university library administration,
and the ability to align library services with evolving educational and research needs.

Key Responsibilities:-

Leadership & Administration
• Lead and manage all library operations, including central and departmental libraries.
• Develop and implement strategic plans for library growth, modernization, and digital initiatives.
• Formulate library policies, procedures,



and standards aligned with university objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and mentor library staff, ensuring high levels of performance and professional development.
• Manage library budgets, procurement, vendor relationships, and resource allocation.

Academic & Research Support
• Support faculty, researchers, and students with access to academic databases, journals,digital repositories, and scholarly resources.
• Promote research assistance services, citation management, plagiarism awareness, and information literacy programs.
• Collaborate with academic departments to strengthen curriculum support and research capabilities.

Digital Library & Technology Management
• Lead digitization initiatives and implementation of modern library management systems.
• Ensure efficient operation of e-library services, institutional repositories, and online knowledge platforms.
• Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies,

📌 Head Librarian (Rajpura)
🏢 CHITKARA UNIVERSITY, Punjab
📍 Rajpura