Library Assistant Jobs in Coimbatore Dental College

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Library Assistant positions in Coimbatore's private Dental College sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Dental Education employer in Coimbatore offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Coimbatore.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Assist library users including students, faculty, and researchers in locating dental and medical resources
• Catalogue new acquisitions using standard classification systems applicable to dental literature
• Manage circulation of books, journals, and other library materials
• Maintain subscriptions to dental journals and databases and ensure timely renewal
• Operate and update the OPAC and library management software
• Process interlibrary loan requests and maintain correspondence with other medical libraries
• Keep the library clean, organised, and conducive to academic study

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib.Sc.) from a recognised university
• Experience in a medical, dental, or health sciences library preferred
• Knowledge of dental and medical reference classification
• Familiarity with library management software and OPAC systems
• Basic computer skills and internet research ability
• Good reading knowledge of English for handling dental publications
• Accuracy and attention to detail in cataloguing and record-keeping
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Coimbatore.

✅ Required Skills

🏆 Certifications and Qualifications

BDS plus MDS for clinical dental faculty; DCI registration mandatory for all clinical roles; Ph.D. for senior academic positions in basic sciences; CDTL (Certificate in Dental Technology and Lab) or Diploma in Dental Technology for lab technician roles; DCI-recognised teaching experience for assistant professor eligibility; infection control and sterilisation certification for clinical staff