Vacancy of Dy Librarian in Asiatic Society Town Hall, Mumbai

Advertisement for appointment to the post of Deputy Librarian

The Asiatic Society of Mumbai invites applications for the position of Deputy Librarian.

 

Qualification: A degree in Arts, Science, Commerce or Law, of any statutory university with 2nd class and M.Lib. and I.Sc. with consistently good academic record and superior knowledge of computerized library service. Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English is essential.

 

Experience: At least 5 years in a large library. Retired persons who fulfil these qualifications may also apply.   

 

Requirements: Deputy Librarian will have to supervise following main activities and ensure optimum performance from the library staff:

Ordering, classification, cataloguing of Books and Journals.
Entering bibliographical details of Books and Journals in LibSys.
Arranging and shelving of Books and Journals.
Circulation and reference services, including research on the internet and various databases.
Maintenance of the Library’s collection of books, serial publications, documentation, and audio-visual and other material.
Furnishing information on library’s activities, facilities, rules and services.
Processing and maintaining magazine and newspaper collection.
Annual stock-taking of the entire collection.
Computerization of the entire collection from time to time.
Periodic updation of the Society’s website.
 

Salary: The appointment will be on contract basis. For the first 6 months a fixed salary of Rs. 40,000/- per month will be paid. If the performance during the first 6 months is satisfactory the contract will be extended for a year during which period a fixed salary of Rs. 45,000/- will be paid.

 

Interested candidates may send their CV with name and address of two referees, along with copies of testimonials, certificates, etc. within 3 weeks from the date of this advertisement to:

Hon. Secretary, The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, Town Hall, Shahid Bhagat Singh Road, Mumbai – 400 001.

Eligible candidates will be called for interview as per recommendations of the Screening Committee. Fulfilment of minimum qualification is not a claim for interview call. The Society reserves the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason. No interim correspondence will be entertained