Head Librarian

As the Library Director at Jio Institute, your key responsibilities will include: Role Overview: You will provide overall leadership for the management of Library operations, services, and resources, ensuring optimal performance of your team and the department. Collaborating with core leadership and faculty, you will develop and implement strategic plans for Jio Library, including its digital library. Your role will involve overseeing the development and delivery of digital library services that support education, research, and innovation excellence. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and mentor a competent and diverse team, recruiting key senior management staff to provide a clear vision for the institute. - Guide the team in building and maintaining robust, scalable spaces for the library. - Supervise and develop library staff across various functions such as Digital Library Systems & Service, Public Services & Collection Development, Acquisitions, Cataloging & Preservation, Special Collections, Administrative Services, and Shared Services. - Participate in academic affairs and curriculum committees to develop content portfolio products and services. - Foster partnerships with global and Indian institutes, associations, and library consortiums. Qualifications: - Masters or doctorate in library management or library science; Doctoral/ Post-doctoral in a relevant area highly desirable. Experience: - 15-20 years of experience in library information sciences, digital libraries, research services, and digital technologies. - Specialization in digital library technology preferred. - Extensive knowledge of contemporary digital library practices and emerging technologies. - Experience in academic, research, and digital libraries management. - Recognized scholar within a global network of leading libraries. - Experience in managing budgets, personnel, vendor relationships, and multi-institution projects. Skills: - Strong leadership and management skills. - Success in leading organizations in a diverse, multi-cultural workplace environment. Please note that these qualifications and experiences are essential for the Library Director role at Jio Institute.,