Recruitment for Library cum Information Officer Post at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi : Last Date 06/09/24

Job Number	MP-IDSA/266/2024
Job Title	Library cum Information Officer
Job Family	Administration/ Library
Reporting Relationship	Assistant Director/ Deputy Director General
Salary and Other Emoluments	Equivalent to Pay Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 56,100 – 1,77,500)
Hours	Full-time
Contractual	For a fixed term of three years including a probationary period of initial six months from the date of joining the Institute and this will not confer any right of permanence
Age Limit	Not more than 50 years as on 06 September 2024.(Not applicable to current MP-IDSA employees applying for the post.)
Number of Vacancies & Category	01 (Unreserved)
Educational Qualifications	Master’s Degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade from any recognised university/ institute.Computer Knowledge of MS- Office and library software.
Desirable Qualification	PhD / M Phil Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation from any recognised university / institute.
Professional Experience	Experience of at least 10 years in a managerial capacity in a library of any recognised university / institution of higher learning / library of a reputed research organisation.Skilled in the usage of advanced library management softwares. Experience of managing hybrid library with vast knowledge of at least electronic resources / databases, use of modern information tools and experience of providing top grade research oriented library services.Excellent communication skills.
Overall Purpose and Role	To organise and manage one of India’s finest research library with a wealth of information in print and digital formats.
Job Description*	The job profile inter-alia includes:To work as officer in-charge of Library and to execute all activities pertaining to library.To manage and supervise work of all staff in the library.To forecast, execute and monitor budget allocated to the library.To monitor all AMCs pertaining to the library.To manage subscription of books, newspapers and print online journals.To Supervise Stock Verification of books/periodicals.Technical processing of print/online journals.To download articles, web linking them with the SLIM21 database.To download articles and sending to the users, as per their requirement as well as to create a database on Intranet.To provide reference services as and when required by users.To manage Web-OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue).To ensure indexing/abstracting of journals articles and updation of databases.Any other task assigned by the Institute.
Desired Skill-Set	Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to attend to detailWork under strict deadlinesFlair for team work
Documents Required	Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend written/skill test and interview at MP-IDSA, DelhiCertificates in original are to be produced in support of educational and age eligibility (and category, if applicable) at the time of interview.Education qualification will be calculated as on last date of submission of application.Shortlisted outstation candidates will be paid AC- III tier rail fare on production of tickets, by the shortest routeThe Institute reserves the right to increase/ decrease the number of positions (category wise) as also fill or not to fill any or all the positions advertised, based on the Institute’s requirements.The Institute reserves the right to offer a higher/lower position to a candidate who has been interviewed, based on his /her aptitude and Institute’s requirement, proviso to the required vacancy existing at the Institute (category wise), on the date of interview, and the candidate’s consent.The Institute reserves the right to cancel recruitment at any stage without assigning any reason.The prescribed essential qualifications are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written test / interview. Where the number of applications received in response to an advertisement is large and it will not be convenient or possible to called for written test / interview all the candidates, the Institute, at its discretion, may restrict the number of candidates to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualifications / experience higher than the minimum prescribed in the advertisement and other academic achievements and feedback on past performance.The Institute reserves the right to modify/withdraw/cancel any communication made to the candidate(s) at any stage in the process of selection in case any inadvertent mistake is detected even after issue of appointment letter.The Institute reserves the right to alter/insert any corrections/additions in the advertisement/ website in the event of any typographical error etc. before the last date prescribed for the receipt of applications, for which the candidates are advised to be in the lookout for announcements on the Institute’s website under ‘Join Us’ tab.MP-IDSA reserves the right to relax the prescribed qualifications for candidates found more suitable for the position with relevant experience and expertise in the specified field.PwD candidates applying against UR vacancies are allowed age relaxation as applicable to UR (PwD) only.In case a candidate joins the Institute accepting the Terms and Conditions contained herein, she/he will be required to give an undertaking in writing that she/he will not apply for any appointment or course, part-time or full-time, without obtaining the written permission from the competent authority of the Institute. Also, while in service of the Institute, she/he will not engage in any trade or business or undertake any other full-time or part- time appointment.The selected candidate shall be subjected to other rules and regulations as applicable to MP-IDSA Scholars and StaffIN CASE IT IS DETECTED AT ANY STAGE OF RECRUITMENT THAT AN APPLICANT DOES NOT FULFIL THE ELIGIBILITY NORMS AND/ OR THAT HE/ SHE HAS FURNISHED ANY INCORRECT/ FALSE INFORMATION OR HAS SUPPRESSED ANY MATERIAL FACT(S), HIS/ HER CANDIDATURE WILL STAND CANCELLED. IF ANY OF THESE SHORTCOMINGS IS/ ARE DETECTED EVEN AFTER APPOINTMENT, HIS/ HER SERVICES ARE LIABLE TO BE TERMINATED AND DISQUALIFICATION WILL TAKE PLACE WITH RETROSPECTIVE EFFECT* The job description/ duties and responsibilities listed are intended to describe the general nature of the role. The duties and responsibilities and the balance between the elements in the role may change or vary over time depending on the specific needs of the Institute at a specific point in time or due to changing needs of the Centre. Candidates should note that there may not be an immediate requirement to carry out all the activities.
Mode of Application	As per Google form https://forms.gle/uaDRNSQSwgPMb4eE6
Last Date of Application	06 September by 1700 hrs