Soniya College of Pharmacy

Job Description: Library Assistant Position: Library Assistant Institution: Soniya College of Pharmacy, Dharwad Qualification Required: D.Lib, C.Lib, and B.Lib.I.Sc About the College Soniya College of Pharmacy, Dharwad, is committed to providing excellence in pharmaceutical education and research. Our library is the academic backbone of the institution, offering students and faculty access to a wide range of resources for learning, teaching, and research. Position Overview The College seeks a qualified and dedicated Library Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of the library. The role involves assisting students, faculty, and staff with access to library materials, maintaining records, and ensuring smooth functioning of library services. Duties and Responsibilities: Acquisition: Assist with preparation of quotations and purchase orders; handling enquiries via mail and phone calls. Physical verification of books/periodicals after receiving from vendors/suppliers. Data entry of bibliographic details of books and periodicals. Assist in preparing new arrivals lists. Accessioning of books in the register and software. Book processing work: Assist in allotting accession numbers/preparing book cards for newly purchased books. Circulation section: daily handling of issue/return/reservation transactions (manual/automated). Membership data entry/issue of borrower cards (manual/automated). Sending overdue reminders, fine collection, and settling loss of documents. Periodical section: Assist in annual subscription/renewal of journals/magazines. Preparing lists of back issues/volumes for dispatching for binding. Guiding students in accessing online resources. Monitoring housekeeping activities in the library. Shelving of books. Assist in preparation of circulars and other reports. Assist in tracking submission of dissertations, project reports, log books, and practice school records from students and departments. Assist the librarian in routine activities. Qualifications & Skills Educational Qualifications: D.Lib, C.Lib, and B.Lib.I.Sc (mandatory). Good knowledge of library management systems and digital cataloguing. Strong organizational and record-keeping skills. Good communication and interpersonal abilities. Ability to assist students and staff with patience and professionalism. Location Dharwad, Karnataka How to Apply Interested candidates may submit their detailed CV and copies of academic certificates to the following email: [email protected] Job Type: Full-time Pay: From ₹10,000.00 per month Work Location: In person