How to become a Librarian in India

What are the roles and responsibilities for Librarian?

• A librarian selects, develops and classifies library resources.
• Answer readers' enquiries.
• A librarian uses library systems and specialist computer applications.
• They manage the staff, which includes recruitment, training and supervisory duties.
• Liaising with departmental academic staff, external organizations and suppliers
• Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation and career decisions.
• Academic librarianship is a people-focused role. It requires individuals to manage learning resources.
• Recruit, hire, train and terminate departmental personnel.
• Participate in student recruitment, selection and admission process.
• They make admission recommendations as well.
• Formulate strategic plans for the institution.
• Plan, administer and control budgets, maintain financial records and produce financial reports.
• Establish operational policies and procedures.
• Make modifications based on analysis of operations, demographics and other research information.
• Participate in faculty and college committee activities.
• Represent institutions at community and campus events with other institution personnel during accreditation processes.
• Promote the university by participating in the community, which includes state and national events or meetings.
• Develop partnerships with industry and secondary education institutions.