Library Assistant

Company Description Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital (SMVMCH), established by the Sri Manakula Vinayaga Educational Trust in Puducherry, India, is a leading institution in medical education, healthcare, research, and community service. Since the hospital began in 2004 and the medical college in 2006, SMVMCH has grown into a comprehensive academic and tertiary care center focused on excellence, compassion, innovation, and social responsibility. The institution offers MBBS and postgraduate MD/MS programs across multiple disciplines, supported by modern teaching methodologies and competency-based medical education. Its multispecialty tertiary care hospital provides a wide range of clinical services while promoting accessible healthcare through free and subsidized care. Research is a core priority, with active work across diverse medical and public health domains and support from dedicated research facilities and collaborations.

Role Description The Library Assistant role is a full-time, on-site position based in Puducherry at SMVMCH. The Library Assistant will support daily library operations, including managing circulation services such as issuing, returning, and tracking books and other resources. Responsibilities include organizing and shelving materials, assisting users in locating information and resources, maintaining library records and catalogues, and ensuring a quiet, orderly, and resourceful environment for students, faculty, and healthcare professionals. The role also involves basic administrative tasks, coordinating with library staff, and helping with orientation and user education on library services and systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform core Library Services tasks, including organizing collections, maintaining catalogues, and supporting information access.
• Proficiency in Circulation activities such as issuing, returning, renewing, and tracking library materials accurately.
• Foundational knowledge of Library Science principles, classification systems, and basic information management practices.
• Strong Communication skills for interacting with students, faculty, and healthcare professionals and providing clear guidance.
• Demonstrated Faculty and Students Service skills, with a helpful, respectful, and user-centered approach in a busy academic and hospital setting.
• Attention to detail, good organizational skills, and ability to follow established procedures and workflows.
• Comfort with using computers, library management software, and basic office applications.
• Bachelor of Library Information Science qualification with basic Computer knowledge