The University Librarian serves as the key specialist of the academic University library system. This role bridges traditional cataloging with modern digital information management, ensuring that students, faculty, and researchers have seamless access to scholarly materials.

Key Responsibilities

- Collection Management: Select, acquire, classify, and catalog physical books, academic journals, e-resources, and specialized databases based on curriculum needs.
- Research & Reference Support: Assist students, faculty, and Ph.D. scholars with literature reviews, citation management, plagiarism checks, and specialized bibliographical searches.
- Digital & System Administration: Manage Integrated Library Management Systems (ILMS), institutional repositories, RFID security systems, and remote access portals.
- User Education & Literacy: Conduct orientation programs, workshops, and training sessions on information literacy, research ethics, and database navigation.
- Operations & Budgeting: Supervise library staff, prepare annual acquisition budgets, oversee vendor negotiations, and conduct periodic stock verification and weeding of outdated materials.
- Policy & Compliance:



Develop library usage policies, enforce copyright regulations, and ensure compliance with higher education accreditation standards (such as NAAC or UGC).

Key Skills

- Technical & IT Proficiency: Hands-on expertise with library software (such as Koha, Soul, or LibSys), digital repository platforms (DSpace), and discovery tools.
- Cataloging & Metadata Standards: Strong command of classification systems (DDC, UDC) and metadata standards (MARC21, Dublin Core).
- Research & Analytical Skills: Deep familiarity with academic databases (Scopus, Web of Science, JSTOR), citation tools (Zotero, Mendeley), and anti-plagiarism software (Turnitin, Urkund).
- Leadership & Administration: Ability to manage budgets, negotiate with publishers and vendors, and lead a team of assistant librarians and support staff.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Explicit verbal and written communication to guide diverse library users, run workshops, and collaborate with academic department heads.

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Librarian - Amity University, Kolkata
🏢 Amity University
📍 Kolkata