Assistant Librarian at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

Bengaluru Central City Corporation, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Sep, 26

Salary

1472000.0

Posted On

13 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Knowledge Management Systems, People Management, Networking, Negotiating, Analytical Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Decision Making, Technical Scenario Planning, MIS Generation, Staff Supervision, Resource Management

Industry

Education Management

Description

Ref: IIMB/HR/RECT/2026/38 Date:29th May 2026 About IIMB The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. Under the IIM Act of 2017, [https://www.iimb.ac.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/IIMAct2017_0.pdf] IIMB is an Institute of National Importance. Industry/Service Higher Education Post/Job Title Assistant Librarian Job Purpose The Assistant Librarian will provide initiative-taking strategic direction and in advancing the Institute’s teaching and research mission through a clear vision of the library’s role, comprehensive strategic planning, adoption of emerging technologies, and sound fiscal Management. The library activities include leading the review, formulation and implementation of progressive Library policies, practices, initiatives, and processes to support the Institute’s mission andgoals and meet its Vision and Objectives. Ensurecost effectiveness in all aspects of library operations. Generate innovative ideasthat further the mission and accomplish goalin areas of acquisition, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge; developand implement a vision forthe library in support of IIMB’s strategic plan and build a strong and effective team within the library; strengthen communication and information flowbetween the library and its constituents and manage the library’s multi-faceted operations strategically. Work towards building positive and compelling workplace culture at theIIMB Library. Thisincludes the Library Annex which willbe opened in due course at IIMB’s new campus. Supervising all library functions and operations, including effective management and overseeing of library staff. Job Type Contractual – non-teaching Duration & Location 3 Years contract, it is extendable based on the performance. IIMB School of Multidisciplinary studies, Jigani Bangalore Principal Accountabilities & Responsibilities * The jobholder performs a set of key responsibilities which enables proper planning and implementation of following world class trends, easy access to required information and strengthening of the knowledge management system. * While executing the job, the job holder needs to continuously benchmark with other world class institutes to implement the best practices and ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g., copyright, data protection and intellectual property. * The incumbent needs to build strong network and leverage on the same to identify the effective ways and means to support the institute’s initiatives in the academic and research field. The incumbent needs to interact with thecustomers to understand their needs and help them find and access the right resources. * To achieve excellence in the job, the job holder needs to interact with various departments in the institute and enhance existing processes. To delightthe customers and contribute to the institute’s strengthening process the incumbent needs to apply innovative ways towards adding to the content of Library and synchronizing it with the students & faculty needs. S/he needs to also establish contact with Resource providers on an ongoing basis. * The incumbent will benchmark with other similar Institutes to ensure that the cost of providing a given level of service is optimized. * The incumbent is expected to play a key role for Library by recruiting the best talent, developing, and nurturing the talent, managing the performance, and enhancing their productivity. Key Skill and Ability Requirements * Understanding of the major challenges, strong interest in developing a career in academic librarianship and knowledge of issues and developments in Management libraries. * MIS generation, technical scenario planning, Project management, Understanding of Knowledge management systems, Innovation, Creativity, Decision making, Interpersonal skills, People management, multi-tasking, Attention to details, Networking, Negotiating. * Strong commitment to service and capacity to collaborate and communicate with diverse communities – faculty, students, non-academic staff, and outside institutions. * Capacity to understand and support scholarly research and awareness of current trends in scholarly publication. * The ability to balance support of the library’s traditional collections and services with the development of new technologies to support scholarship, teaching, and learning. * Strong people person, the incumbent would work closely with students, faculty, staff, and outside stakeholders in serving their interests and developing their interests. * Strong, positive, and effective communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and motivational skills. * Strong evaluation, assessment, analytical skills. * Evaluating and recruiting the right staffand providing training as appropriate. * Ability to supervise professional and clerical staff. * Experience in managing National and International Libraries/Resources Center wouldbe essential. * Experience in implementing the following technologies: * RFID-enabled technologies * Discovery services * CMS for offering web services, tutorials, and subject guides * ILS * Research Data Management * Institutional Repository * Library Analytics * AI Tools * Archives management * Electronic resources management Scholarly communication services * Business Reference Service and knowledge of Business information resources * Lifecycle andstandards of electronic resource management * Collection development and assessment Impact and Assessment Educational Qualification & Experience * Bachelor's degree in any discipline. * Master’s degree in library science/information science/Documentation with≥55% marks or equivalent CGPA. * Ph.D. in the above discipline with consistently good academic recordis preferable. * Minimum 10 years’experience including 5 Years SeniorProfessional Assistant and5 years as Junior Professional Assistant. * Addendum: * Qualifying in the National Eligibility Test (NET) in Library Science/Information Science conducted by the UGC, or any other agency approved by the UGC. * -However, candidates who have been awarded a Ph.D. degree in Library Science/ Information Science/Documentation Science in accordance with the "University Grants commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree), Regulations 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be, shall be exempted fromthe requirement of minimum eligibility condition of NET. * Experience in University/Educational Institute of National Importance. Compensation * The selected candidate will be appointed on a contract basis. The contract is renewable based on satisfactory performance. While the final compensation will be determined by the candidate’s profile, the indicative remuneration is ₹14.72 Lakhsper annum, plus additional benefits. Interested candidates may fill the application using the link: here [https://fa-erno-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1] The closing date for applications is 15th June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated. It is mandatory to fill in all fields and the following documents are required to be uploaded while submitting the application. * 10th & 12th Marksheets. * Diploma/Graduation – All semester wise Marksheets & Final Degree/ Graduation Certificate. * Post - Graduation /PhD (if applicable)– All semester wise Marksheets & Final Post – Graduation Certificate. * All experience letters. * Recent 3 months’ payslips or 3 months’ income proof. * If you have undergone any training, kindly attach the training certificates. Applications without these documents will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered. The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) is a leading graduate school of management in Asia. Under the IIM Act of 2017. IIMB is an Institute of National Importance. IIMB has 113 full time faculty members, about 1200 students across various degree-granting programmes and nearly 5000 annual Executive Education participants. Our logo carries a proclamation in Sanskrit, तेजस्वि नावधीतमस्तु (tejasvi navadhitamastu), which translates as ‘let our study be enlightening’. Our vision is to be a global, renowned academic institution fostering excellence in management, innovation and entrepreneurship for business, government and society. We have taken several steps to meet the vision set for IIMB. These include hiring high quality faculty, enhancing the quality of research, emphasizing internationalization, expanding our activities in the field of entrepreneurship, in both research and mentoring, scaling up in terms of student intake in all the programmes, deepening our engagement with the alumni, improving infrastructure, and improving administration and governance.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Librarian provides strategic direction to advance the institute's teaching and research mission through library policy implementation and fiscal management. Responsibilities include overseeing all library operations, managing staff, and integrating emerging technologies to support academic goals.