Librarian

Job Title: Librarian

Department:

Location:

Job Summary:

The Librarian is responsible for managing the academic library of the medical college, ensuring access to high-quality medical, paramedical, and allied health sciences resources in both physical and digital formats. The role includes organizing library operations, assisting students and faculty with reference services, managing subscriptions to journals and e-resources, and supporting the academic and research needs of the college.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the medical college library, including circulation, reference services, cataloguing, and user support.
• Maintain an updated collection of

  textbooks, reference books, journals (national and international), thesis, and dissertations

  .
• Ensure access to

  digital medical resources

  .
• Classify and catalogue new acquisitions using standard systems.
• Facilitate smooth

  access to e-journals, online databases, and e-books

  for students and faculty.
• Supervise library staff including assistant librarians, library clerks, and technical staff.
• Maintain logs of student usage, circulation reports, and overdue records.
• Collaborate with academic departments to procure updated reference materials as per the

  NMC (MCI) guidelines

  .
• Support the accreditation processes including

  NMC & NAAC,

  by maintaining required documentation.
• Conduct library orientation and training sessions for UG, PG, and faculty members.
• Ensure strict discipline and quiet study environment within the library premises.
• with institutional and accreditation standards.

Qualifications and Experience:

• M.Phl.in Lib.Sc./

  M.Lib.Sc.

• Minimum

  3 -7 years of experience in a medical or academic library

  , preferably in a medical college.
• Experience in handling

  digital libraries and medical databases

  is essential.
• Knowledge of

  library automation software

  .

Skills Required:

• Strong organizational and cataloguing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and library database software.
• Ability to support digital learning and online reference tools.
• Attention to detail and a passion for learning and information access.