Azim Premji Foundation has invited Application for the Post of Chief Librarian. Details of teh Post are as follows: Post: Chief Librarian. organization: Azim Premji Foundation - Bengaluru Area, India Job Description Role Lead and manage the complete library team which includes the University Librarian, Librarians in all Azim Premji Institutes of Learning and Development in state capitals and select district HQs across India and in the Foundation office in Bangalore. Strategize to position all the libraries as repositories of excellence in their respective spatial and domain areas. Initiate, plan and facilitate effective Library facilities development and expansion. Evolve dissemination strategies to increase actual usage of library resources within the Foundation and among learning communities with whom the Foundation works. Manage the Library policies, collections, instruction, programs, services and budget. Select books and other library resources for purchase or license, negotiate agreements with vendors for electronic resources, establish and implement shelving plans for on-site and off-site shelving. Update the library with relevant and cutting edge collections, technologies and platforms to further the vision of the Foundation. Desired Skills & Experience Ph.D. in Library science along with strong social science and development studies graduate degree. Age profile should be between 40 to 55 years with 10 to 15 years of relevant experience. Attributes and personal Competencies Familiarity with large knowledge repositories in both national and international institutions. Should have familiarity with (a) academic libraries, (b) online document sharing platforms in multiuser contexts e.g. World Bank, Planning commission and (c) commercially oriented digitized resource banks. Company Description Azim Premji Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation working towards deep, large scale and institutionalised impact on the quality and equity of education in India, along with related development areas (e.g. health, nutrition, governance, environment etc.) This requires significant and sustained effort over many decades and can only be achieved through dynamic and permanent institutions working at multiple levels on these issues. Several institutions established by the Foundation have been working together in an integrated manner to facilitate such improvements. These are: -Azim Premji State and District Institutes -Demonstration Schools -Institute for Assessment and Accreditation (IAA) -Azim Premji University Additional Information Posted:July 10, 2013. Type: Full-time Experience: Mid-Senior level Functions: Other Industries: Education Management Job ID:6365538 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.