Senior Librarian & Librarian

Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), a premier institution known for its academic excellence, requires committed and competent individuals for the following positions:
- Senior Librarian (Readers Services and Systems), Library
- Senior Librarian (References and Research Services), Library
- Librarian (Collection Development), Library
LUMS is an equal opportunity employer and offers a dynamic and conducive work environment. We invite applicants who possess the ability to work productively in teams and manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment. Salary package will commensurate with qualification and other skills.
For complete job descriptions, please refer to our website http://hr.lums.edu.pk/professional-positions.php If you fulfill the necessary requirements, please submit your resume along with covering letter to hrd@lums.edu.pk

Senior Librarian (Readers Services and Systems), Library.
Responsibilities

• Supervision of library circulation operations (issue, return, renew, hold of library materials) and new membership services
• Management of operations of integrated library system.
• Coordinate with VTLS, Malaysia (Regional vendor) and Synergy Computers (Local support service) to resolve ILS related issues
• Installation of necessary library softwares and tools, systems troubleshooting
• Cataloging, classification & assigning subject heading of pamphlet, videos, CDs
• Inter library loan exploring and transactions
• Supervision of course reserve materials
• In charge multimedia services of library
• Creation and maintenance of digital library and institutional repository
• Maintenance of RFID shelf and security management system
• Overall responsibility of shelve reading, maintenance , cleaning & dusting of reading area, furniture and shelves

Requirements:

• Masters in Library and Information Sciences from an HEC recognized institution.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge Of departmental role, events, and processes
• Well familiar with office use equipment
• Proficient in MS Office;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Good qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; and
• Self-motivated and organized.

Senior Librarian (References and Research Services), Library.

Responsibilities

• Operate help desks and provide reference and research support
• Supervision information products (press clippings, indexing of journals, company reports etc) creation and maintenance both in hard and soft formats
• Handle external membership services
• Publication of monthly library bulletin (hard and soft formats)
• Conduct information literacy sessions in class and in the library. Brief visitors about the library
• Explore research related tools and promote their use through conducting trainings and sessions.
• Maintain study environment
• Supervise the works of concerned librarians and library assistants
• Explore reference and research related collections and their updation
• Liaison with the faculty for research and reference support
• Be part of the library development and decision-making
• Overall responsibility of shelve reading, maintenance , cleaning & dusting of reading area, furniture and shelves

Requirements:

• Masters in Library and Information Sciences from an HEC recognized institution.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge Of departmental role, events, and processes
• Well familiar with office use equipment
• Proficient in MS Office;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Good qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; and
• Self-motivated and organized.

Librarian (Collection Development), Library.

Responsibilities

• Cataloging, classification of books, using latest library tools in VIRTUA;
• Acquisition and management of journals;
• Online searching of articles etc. for the faculty;
• Explore donations and depository collections;
• Stock verification and disposal of weeded books
• Orientations to the policy study students and faculty;
• Contribute in hiring and training of library staff (assistant and internee) ;
• In charge for security, maintenance and up-keeping of library;
• Supervise the work of technical services librarian, library assistants, attendants, peons, interns and work compensation students at 1st floor;
• Select, develop, organize and maintain library collections and provide advisory services for users;
• Contribute in Electronic Resources Management; and
• Actively participates in the planning, decision-making, management and continuing innovation of library services.

Requirements:

• Masters in Library and Information Sciences from an HEC recognized institution.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience .
• Knowledge Of departmental role, events, and processes
• Well familiar with office use equipment
• Proficient in MS Office;
• Strong leadership and management skills;
• Good qualitative, quantitative and analytical skills;
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; and
• Self-motivated and organized.