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Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Librarian Vacancy at PDM Polytechnic, Sec-3A, Sarai Aurangabad, Bahadurgarh, Haryana
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Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Sunday, July 1, 2018
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Opening for Librarian in Indian Institute of Management Calcutta
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT CALCUTTA
Invites applications for the below mentioned position:
I. Post: Librarian
Department: Library
Brief Job Description:
The Library of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta has a large collection of printed books/journals, electronic databases/ journals, audio- visual materials and data sets. The library is fully computerized with the software Virtua and has a security, tracking and circulation system based on the combination of Electromagnetic tattle tape and RFID tag. The library facilitates ubiquitous access to subscribed electronic resources by users through appropriate technology. It participates in two country - level consortiums and also in the National Digital library project.
The incumbent should have deep knowledge about the philosophy and principle of library development and services in the current digital age and adequate knowledge to evaluate and implement new technologies to improve the quality of library services and the user satisfaction. S/he must be familiar with the life cycle of the procurement and subscription of electronic resources and of all processes in a modern library. S/he must be a forward looking and pro-active professional responsible for the inclusive growth of the library. Librarian must have experience of handling internal administration, budget and finance and supervision of library operations.
Full Job responsibilities:
New initiative: The Librarian should keep her/him well informed about the developments, best practices and emerging technologies that will be shaping the field of library and information services. S/he will be responsible for evaluation of these developments and initiate new programs in the library.
Collection development: The Library of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is hybrid in nature. It has a large collection of electronic resources and the current stress is on enhancing the electronic collection. Print, however, still remains an important part of the collection. Keeping this total picture in view, the responsibility of the Librarian will be:
- Augmenting the collection development policy, in consultation with users, which will guide the procurement rights of the users, shift from print to digital collection, developing a balance between print, digital and other media commensurate with the environment, market and demand.
- Identifying new resources, particularly electronic resources, arranging for evaluation/ trial and making provision for acquisition/ subscription.
- Examining the license agreement for each electronic resource and negotiating with publishers, if required, to maximize the benefits for the users. Overall, the incumbent must be capable to ensure that the library collection meets the academic requirements of the Institute.
Access service: The Librarian should review, from time to time, the mechanism to access the resources of the Library, with special emphasis on electronic collection and initiate new methods in this regard. The Librarian should also develop a mechanism to monitor the access mechanism so that any failure is detected early.
Technology selection and implementation: The services, functions and operations of the Library of IIM Calcutta are strongly supported by technologies. The Librarian must be able to understand and identify emerging technologies that can enhance the performance and service quality, prioritize technologies vis- a- vis programs of the library, select and implement such technologies. The incumbent must have adequate familiarity with various standards and protocols that contribute to the development of libraries.
Instructional and research support: Service to users is the top priority of the Library of IIM Calcutta. Such services are provided pro- actively and on-demand. The Librarian should be able to be involved directly in designing library instructions, particularly for students in advanced programmes such as FP programme, to impart training on various issues related to information seeking and scholarly communication. S/he should be able to coordinate with vendors/ publishers for conducting on-site/ webinar trainings for special databases. S/he should develop mechanism to share information on trainings, workshops conducted at the platform of individual publishers with the user community. The Librarian should also be knowledgeable to provide on- demand research support services to the users.
Consortium activities: The Library is a member of two major library consortiums in the country. The Librarian is expected to actively participate in the consortium, raise issues that are pertinent to IIMC Library with the consortium and ensure that Institute’s interest is saved while working with consortiums.
Internal and external collaboration: The Librarian is expected to develop relationship with various stakeholders within the organization and with various entities outside the organization. Within the organization, s/he will be required to interact with faculty members, students to get their support for the development of the Library. S/he will be required to interact with other departments within the organization, namely, HR, Engineering, IT Support, and Accounts in order to run the library smoothly. The Librarian will be required to coordinate with technology providers, vendors of databases in order to secure their support in technology implementation, training on resources and support in other areas as may be required from time to time.
Committee work: The incumbent must have adequate experience of
- Developing agenda that are meaningful for the development of the library and communicating the rationale of the agenda effectively to the committee.
- Cogently discussing the merit of the agenda with committee members.
- Recording the proceedings of the meetings of the committee.
- Following up the resolutions for implementation.
Budgeting and financial management: The Librarian of the Institute is responsible for developing budget in advance keeping into consideration the expected cost of maintaining the current collection development status, estimated cost of addition of new resources, facilities and technologies. The Librarian is also responsible for monitoring the expenditure to ensure that the expenditure is contained with the approved budget. The incumbent must have adequate experience in this regard.
Internal administration and development: Internal administration of the Library is another important responsibility of the Librarian. The incumbent should be able to develop mechanisms for effective operations of major areas of the library, namely acquisition, technical processing, user’s assistance and circulation, e-resource management, library maintenance. S/he must be fully conversant with the life cycles of all these processes in a library of a large collection. The incumbent must also be capable to identify the capabilities and potentials of junior staff members of the library, assign the jobs accordingly and facilitate trainings in those areas where they need further development.
Assessment and evaluation: The Librarian must be able to collect and evaluate data in a range of areas such as staff performance and outcome, library usage data, expenditure data from multiple sources. S/he must be able to take necessary directions to improve the library performance and usage, based on the analysis of such data.
Academic and Professional Qualification: Master’s degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation Science from a recognized university/institute with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade and a consistent good academic record;
Desirable:
- M.Phil/ Ph.D. in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation is desirable;
- A post-Graduate degree/diploma in Computer Applications such as PGDCA/PGDLAN from a university or equivalent institute will be an added advantage;
- An M.Phil/ Ph.D in Archives and Manuscript Keeping, computerization of Library would also be an added advantage.
Experience:
At least 15 (Fifteen) years professional experience in a library under Central/State Government/ Autonomous or Statutory organization/ PSU/University or Research/ Educational Institution recognized by Government of India of which at least
- 2 (Two) years in the pre-revised pay of PB-4(37400-67000) + GP-8700/- corresponding to revised pay at Level-13 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC or equivalent pay.OR
- 6 (Six) years in the pre-revised pay of PB-3(15600-39100) + GP-7600/- corresponding to revised pay at Level-12 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC or equivalent pay.OR
- 11 (Eleven) years in the pre-revised pay of PB-3(15600-39100) + GP-6600/- corresponding to revised pay at Level-11 in the Pay Matrix as per 7th CPC or equivalent pay.
Age:
Preferably below 50 years.
Pay Matrix and Level:
Basic Pay Rs.131100/- in the Pay Matrix Level -13A (Rs. 131100 – 216600), plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, LTC, Medical facilities etc. as per rules of the Institute. Total Emoluments as on date at the minimum stage would be Rs.1,60,000/- (Rupees One lakh sixty thousand) approx. per month.
Benefits:
Medical expenses on domiciliary treatment (OPD - Out Patient Department) for self & dependent family members within the Institute’s ceiling limit of Rs.22,000/- (Rupees Twenty Two thousand only) per annum and yearly Mediclaim Insurance coverage for self & dependent family members upto Rs. 4 Lacs for hospitalization treatment. These limits are subject to revisions from time to time. Other applicable benefits like mobile reimbursement etc. will be as per the Institute’s rules.
Probation:
02(Two) years.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
- Applicants working in Govt./Semi Govt./Public Sector Undertakings should apply through proper channel.
- Application forms should be supported by self-attested photograph and documents in respect of qualification, experience etc., of the candidates.
- The prescribed qualification is the minimum and mere fulfilling the minimum essential qualification will not entitle an applicant to be called for test/interview.
- Competent authority may relax the age and experience in deserving cases.
- Any subsequent amendments/modifications etc., if any, will be notified in the Institute’s website [www.iimcal.ac.in] and may be referred by the interested candidates.
- Application fee of Rs. 200/- (Rupees Two hundred) only should be submitted in the form of demand draft in favour of “Indian Institute of Management Calcutta” payable at Kolkata. SC/ST/Female candidates will not be required to submit the application fee.
- No interim queries will be entertained.
- The authority reserves the right to reject/accept any candidature without assigning any reason.
- Candidates shortlisted for personal interview would be paid to and fro AC I tier train fare as travelling allowance.
- Incomplete applications and/or the applications received after the last date are not likely to be considered.
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements may apply on prescribed form addressed to: ‘Administrative Officer (HR)’, Indian Institute Of Management Calcutta, D. H. Road, P.O. -Joka, Kolkata – 700 104 on or before 24th July,2018.
Library Trainee @ Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai
TATA
INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH
An Autonomous Institution of the Department
of Atomic Energy, Government of India and Deemed University
1, Homi
Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005
Advertisement No.
2018/5
Applications are invited for the following
posts tenable at Mumbai :
Sr.
No.
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Name of the Post
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Number of Posts
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Age
Below
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Monthly Stipend
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1
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LIBRARY TRAINEE
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Four
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28 years
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15,000/-
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Qualification : (i) Graduate from
a recognized university (Science preferable).
(ii) B.Lib. from a recognized University.
(ii) B.Lib. from a recognized University.
(Candidates who have appeared for final exam/semester of
Library Science and are awaiting results can also apply.)
General Information :
Prescribed
age should not exceed as on January 1,
2018 for the above post.
Selected
candidates will be required to work in shifts between 0745 hrs to 2200 hrs
and will have to work on Saturdays and other holidays, as per the requirement
of the department/section.
These trainee Posts are for general
category (Unreserved) and SC/ST/OBC/PWD candidates can also apply.
Applications
from the candidates will be accepted ONLY ON-LINE.
The
tenure of the trainees is limited to one year and they would not have any
claim for any permanent or temporary appointment in the Institute either
during or after the training period. This scheme is purely a facility for
on-job training provided to individuals.
Candidates
applying for above posts and who are eligible for further age relaxation
as per extant GOI rules are required to submit applications by POST,
alongwith a copy of relevant certificate in support of age relaxation (for
example ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities etc.). [SC, ST and OBC candidates applying for
unreserved posts are not eligible for age relaxation and should apply
online].
Incomplete applications and applications without photocopy of
certificate in support of age relaxation and applications received after the
last date shall not be considered.
Applicants in Government/Semi-Government/ Public Sector Undertaking
must apply through proper channel. Applicants who do not send their
applications through proper channel, if called, will be able to
participate in the recruitment process only upon
submission of an NOC from the competent authority.
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On-Line
applications must be submitted by July 19, 2018 and applications by post must
reach Head, Establishment, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, 1, Homi
Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai-400 005, by July 19, 2018 . Applicants who are required
to send the applications by post must superscribe the post applied for, advertisement
No. & serial number of the post on the envelope. The format of the application is as
prescribed for on-line applications.
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