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M. Lib in Information Science with minimum 55% marks with NET Pass b) 4 Years experience in responsible capacity in a University level Library

Basic Pay: 56,100/- Level 10 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix

Not more than 40 years as on March 08, 2021

Work experience in library of a reputed Institute/University.

Should have proficient knowledge in the following areas: Library policies, procedures, methods,ethics and professional standards, library programming standards,research, information gathering systems and methods,information database systems, Internet searches, organization and structure of the library, library systems for cataloguing, acquisitions and searching, and, on-line bibliographic utilities.

Have skills in the following areas: ability to manage a library and its collection, computer skills including the ability to operate computerized library, spreadsheet, word-processing, email,database and graphics and website development programs at a highly proficient level, effective oral, presentation, listening and written communications skills

Includes the following among other duties as assigned.

Information Activity: Proper maintenance of academic and other institutional records for internal and external use. Preparation of Annual, Quarterly Reports and other reports as desired by the Government. Public relation activities. Provide a range of activities and services for library users including: providing information services, assisting with program delivery and providing effective referral for expert advice. Undertake processes and activities related to the creation and maintenance of online resources for research, teaching and learning, including student reading lists, informed by copyright and contractual requirements. Comply with and provide information and advice to the faculty, staff and students on library rules, regulations, policies and procedures, including copyright requirements

Manage the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of library and information: Establish and implement library and information policies and procedures, Develop and manage convenient, accessible library and information services, Establish and manage the budget for library and information services, Order materials and maintain records for payment of invoices and Prepare reports related to library and information services

Provide effective access to library collections and resources services: Develop and maintain collections management policies and procedures, Perform original cataloguing and classification of print, audio-visual and electronic resources, etc

Provide library services in response to the information needs of library users: Respond to daily on site requests for information, Train library users to effectively search the Library catalogue etc and Maintain records for the book loan service, Maintain circulation files, records and statistics

Only ON-LINE applications are received. The applicants should apply online through the website https://www.niser.ac.in on or before March 08, 2021

The candidates have to pay application fee of `500/- (Rupees five hundred only) in the shape of valid Bank Demand Draft only, drawn in favour of ‘DIRECTOR, NISER’ and payable at Bhubaneswar. Application fee is exempted for the women/SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Before applying the candidates are requested to ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the post as on the date of eligibility (last date of submission of application). The online applications are purely provisional, subject to verification of details with the original documents when the candidate report for the written examination/interview.

The candidate should have a valid email id for applying which should remain active till the end of the recruitment process.

The candidate should keep the following items ready before applying.

Soft copy (JPG file) of passport size photograph of the candidate.

Scanned copy of Signature of the candidate

Demand draft of requite value.

After final submission of application the candidate should take printout of the online application form and send it to the following address through Registered/Speedpost only with the self attested photocopies of certificates providing his/her age, qualification and experience. The envelope containing the application should be superscripted as “Application for the post of Library Information Officer” and advertisement No. NISER/FA-Rct./NA/01-2021.

The application form complete in all respect along with Demand Draft, self attested copies of relevant certificates in support of educational qualifications, age, caste and experience etc. must reach in the sealed envelope to the “Recruitment Cell” at the address given below on or before March 15, 2021 In any case NISER will not be responsible for any postal delay.

Last date for online application: March 08, 2021 Last date for receipt of hard copy of application: March 15, 2021

GROUNDS OF REJECTION:

Application in any other mode except as described above.

Application (hardcopy) received after the last date i.e. March 15, 2021

Application of candidate not fulfilling the eligibility criteria

Application without relevant certificates

Candidate are advised to visit NISER website and their registered email id time to time for getting information regarding the recruitment process. Any information regarding the written examination/interview etc. will be informed to the candidates through their registered email ids only.

Candidates working in Govt. Organisations /Autonomous Institutions /PSU etc. should send their applications through proper channel.

Those who are in employment must submit a “NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE” from the employer.