Advertisement Ref. No. IIMV/HR/RECTT.

/Assistant/04/2023 dated 15-12-2023

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam invites applications from eligible candidates

for the position(s) of Library Assistant (s) on fixed term contract basis for a period up to 2
years:

Name of the Post Library Assistant

Educational A Master’s Degree in Library Science /Information Science/
Qualifications Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with
at least 55% marks (or an equivalent Grade in a point scale
wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good
academic record with knowledge of computerization of library.
Experience/Preferred 1. Minimum 1-2 years of Practical experience working with
Skills Library Software tools like KOHA, DSpace, Office Tools and
content management systems etc.
2. Working knowledge of Reference Management tools
3. Knowledge of library procedures and standards (such as
DDC, MARC format etc.).
4. Knowledge of procurement of learning resources.
Experience responding to RTI and financial audit queries is
welcome.
5. Good oral communication skills. Good drafting/writing
skills and experience with Office productivity software (MS
office) is expected.
6. Experience in drafting estimates and annual budgets for the
library is expected.
Job Description 1. To assist in procurement of course material i.e. books,
articles, cases, simulations, etc..
2. To assist in procurement of library resources (print &
online).
3. To perform library outreach activities.
4. Answering to user reference queries.
5. Compilation of usage statistics on regular basis.
6. To attend any other duties assigned by the institute
authorities from time to time.

A. Terms and Conditions:

1. Number of positions: As per the requirement of the Institute at the time of
recruitment.
2. Age:
i. Not exceeding 30 Years as on the last date for submitting the application.
 Relaxation in upper age will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. The Institute
may also consider relaxation in upper age-limit in deserving cases.

3. Consolidated Salary:
i. Consolidated monthly pay Ranging from Rs. 25,000 to Rs. 50,000/- (Rupees fifty-
thousand only) depending on the qualifications, experience, last pay drawn and
performance in the selection process. Promising candidates with specific
qualifications, experience and skills can be considered for a higher starting salary.
ii. No other allowances are applicable.
iii. Health Insurance coverage for the employee only, as per the Institute norms.
4. Nature of Appointment: Selected candidates will be offered a fixed-term
appointment for a period of up to two years on a monthly consolidated pay. The
contract may be extended based on the Institute’s requirements, but the total tenure
of the Assistant in the Institute will not exceed 4 (four) years.
B. General:
a. All the educational qualifications acquired should be duly recognized in law.
b. The Institute may select and/or shortlist suitable number of candidates to address
present and/or future requirements.
c. The Institute encourages diversity in workplace and woman candidates are
encouraged to apply.
d. Mere fulfilment of qualifications and experience does not entitle an applicant to be
short-listed. The Institute reserves the right to restrict the candidates to be called for
the selection process to a reasonable number, based on relevant criteria, higher than
the minimum prescribed.
e. Age and experience would be reckoned as on the closing date of applications.
f. Higher salary may be considered for deserving candidates i.e., of outstanding merit
or exceptional record of performance.
g. Place of posting: The Institute is currently operating both from transit campus in
Andhra University campus and permanent campus in Gambheeram village,
Anandapuram Mandal, Andhra Pradesh. The appointee may be required to operate
from either/both the campuses based on the requirements and may be required to
travel between these two campuses for discharge of duties assigned, as frequently
as needed.
h. Candidates are advised to visit the website of IIM Visakhapatnam
(www.iimv.ac.in/careers) regularly, for updates. Amendments, corrigenda (if any),
will be placed on the Institute website only.
i. The Institute will communicate only with short-listed candidates.
j. No correspondence from applicants shall be entertained during the recruitment
process.
k. Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification.
l. Candidates in employment (Government, Public Sector or Private sector) must
produce a proper relieving order/letter from their current employer at the time
joining the Institute, failing which, they will not be permitted to join the service in
the Institute.
m. The Institute requires the selected candidates to join within thirty days of receipt of
the offer.
n. In all matters of recruitment such as screening, shortlisting, selection, fixation of
salary etc., the interpretation and decisions of the relevant Committees and/or the
Competent Authority of the Institute shall be final and binding.
o. Selection Process: The Screening Committee constituted by the Competent
Authority shall conduct the screening of applications to shortlist the candidates. The
Selection Committee constituted for this purpose shall conduct necessary process
which may include a written test, personal interview and/or other types of
assessment (online or physical mode) for selection of the suitable candidates.
p. The Institute may create a pool of prospective candidates and may offer positions,
based on the requirements at the time of recruitment as well as those arising in the
future, from time to time.
q. The Institute reserves the right to act and take decisions as deemed fit, in all matters
relating to (i) eligibility; (ii) acceptance or rejection of the application; (iii) incomplete
or incorrect information (if any) furnished by the applicant; (iv) shortlisting and
selection. No request or correspondence of any kind in this regard would be
entertained.
r. Institute also reserves the right to post/transfer the selected candidates to any other
department/area/ division or assign additional duties any time during the service as
per the requirement of the Institute and/or in public interest. The designation, role
and responsibilities are liable to change accordingly. They can be changed or
additional duties may be assigned by the Competent Authority, as per the work
requirements of the Institute.
s. The Institute may not fill any, some or all the advertised positions; or cancel the
advertisement in whole or in part, without assigning any reason and without
incurring any liability.
t. The Institute also reserves the right to extend the closing date for receipt of
applications; restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the requirements or recruitment
process in whole or part, if such need arises, without issuing any further notice or
assigning any reason thereof.
u. Disputes (if any) shall be subject to the jurisdiction of competent courts of the city of
Visakhapatnam and Andhra Pradesh.

C. How to apply:
1. Interested candidates are invited to apply using the on-line application form
available on Institute’s website (www.iimv.ac.in/careers). Applications submitted
in any other format will not be accepted.

2. Candidates must read and understand the guidelines for filling online applications
clearly, before starting to fill the application.
3. Candidates, after filling, uploading necessary documents and submitting the
application shall get a confirmation email from the Institute indicating successful
submission of the application.
4. All information furnished MUST be based on supporting documentation.
Incomplete/ incorrect/sketchy applications are liable to be rejected.
5. Applications without photograph, signature and relevant documents uploaded shall
be liable for rejection.
6. Physical copy of the application need NOT to be submitted.
7. The candidates shortlisted and called for next stage of recruitment process should
submit the self-attested photocopies of all the certificates and documents in support
of date of birth, category (wherever applicable), education and experience as
uploaded at the time of submitting application and indicated in call letter, along with
original certificates for verification. Failure in producing the certificates/documents
as above will lead to disqualification of the candidature for further recruitment
process.
8. Cut-off date for submitting the application in this recruitment cycle is 30-Dec-2023
(Sunday) by 17:00 Hrs.
9. Applications received after last date and time may be considered for next cycle.
10. The Institute is not responsible for any delay in submission of the application.
11. Candidates already attended the selection process for these positions in last one year
are not eligible for application.
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