KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE CENTRE
Post : Chief Librarian
Location | Bangalore
Position ID: LIB-CL/KRC
Role
Lead and manage the complete library team which includes the University Librarian, Librarians in all Azim Premji Institutes of Learning and Development in state capitals and select district HQs across India and in the Foundation office in Bangalore.
Strategize to position all the libraries as repositories of excellence in their respective spatial and domain areas.Initiate, plan and facilitate effective Library facilities development and expansion.
Evolve dissemination strategies to increase actual usage of library resources within the
Foundation and among learning communities with whom the Foundation works. Manage the Library policies, collections, instruction, programs, services and budget. Select books and other library resources for purchase or license, negotiate agreements with vendors for electronic resources, establish and implement shelving plans for on-site and off-site shelving. Update the library with relevant and cutting edge collections, technologies and platforms to further the vision of the Foundation.
Qualification and Experience
Ph.D. in Library science along with strong social science and development studies graduate degree.
Age profile should be between 40 to 55 years with 10 to 15 years of relevant experience.
Attributes and personal Competencies
Familiarity with large knowledge repositories in both national and international institutions. Should have familiarity with (a) academic libraries, (b) online document sharing platforms in multiuser contexts e.g. World Bank, Planning commission and (c) commercially oriented digitized resource banks. Experience in developing budgets and expertise in expenditure controls are necessary. Should have extensive knowledge of library automation and information technology in an academic environment and also the ability to keep abreast with advancing technology. Good managerial skills and the ability to work with multiple teams internally and externally Familiarity with sectors like education/ health/ governance/ environment/ ecology and an innovative approach to sourcing from and disseminating learning resources to marginalized communities and regions. Should have a keen interest in reading
Good communication skill (both oral and written) in English, Hindi and Kannada ( preferably)
Post : Chief Librarian
Location | Bangalore
Position ID: LIB-CL/KRC
Role
Lead and manage the complete library team which includes the University Librarian, Librarians in all Azim Premji Institutes of Learning and Development in state capitals and select district HQs across India and in the Foundation office in Bangalore.
Strategize to position all the libraries as repositories of excellence in their respective spatial and domain areas.Initiate, plan and facilitate effective Library facilities development and expansion.
Evolve dissemination strategies to increase actual usage of library resources within the
Foundation and among learning communities with whom the Foundation works. Manage the Library policies, collections, instruction, programs, services and budget. Select books and other library resources for purchase or license, negotiate agreements with vendors for electronic resources, establish and implement shelving plans for on-site and off-site shelving. Update the library with relevant and cutting edge collections, technologies and platforms to further the vision of the Foundation.
Qualification and Experience
Ph.D. in Library science along with strong social science and development studies graduate degree.
Age profile should be between 40 to 55 years with 10 to 15 years of relevant experience.
Attributes and personal Competencies
Familiarity with large knowledge repositories in both national and international institutions. Should have familiarity with (a) academic libraries, (b) online document sharing platforms in multiuser contexts e.g. World Bank, Planning commission and (c) commercially oriented digitized resource banks. Experience in developing budgets and expertise in expenditure controls are necessary. Should have extensive knowledge of library automation and information technology in an academic environment and also the ability to keep abreast with advancing technology. Good managerial skills and the ability to work with multiple teams internally and externally Familiarity with sectors like education/ health/ governance/ environment/ ecology and an innovative approach to sourcing from and disseminating learning resources to marginalized communities and regions. Should have a keen interest in reading
Good communication skill (both oral and written) in English, Hindi and Kannada ( preferably)
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