Posted Jun 29, 2026 846 views
The Assistant Information Officer at Riphah International University plays a vital role in supporting library and information services by effectively organizing, managing, and disseminating print and digital information resources. This position ensures smooth library operations including resource management, circulation activities, cataloguing, and classification in alignment with institutional policies and standards. The incumbent provides user support to a diverse academic community comprising students, faculty, and researchers, facilitating access to both physical and electronic information sources while maintaining the integrity and accessibility of library collections.
In addition to day-to-day library activities, the Assistant Information Officer manages electronic databases, assists in digital repository upkeep, and troubleshoots access issues to ensure uninterrupted service delivery. This role involves generating relevant reports, maintaining accurate bibliographic records, and assisting with library orientation and promotional activities. The position requires a solid foundation in library science principles, with a strong emphasis on information management and service excellence to enhance academic and research endeavors without directly managing a team.
Responsibilities
- Assist in daily library operations including circulation, shelving, and resource management to support the smooth functioning of library services.
- Facilitate the borrowing, return, renewal, and reservation processes for library materials ensuring user satisfaction and efficient workflow.
- Maintain library collections accurately by ensuring proper arrangement and classification using established standards such as Dewey Decimal Classification or Library of Congress Classification.
- Conduct regular shelf reading and inventory checks to uphold the quality and completeness of library resources.
- Provide reference and information services to students, faculty, and researchers, guiding them in locating print and electronic resources effectively.
- Support users in conducting literature searches and accessing scholarly resources via library catalogues, databases, and digital repositories.
- Assist in cataloguing materials using recognized standards such as AACR2, RDA, and MARC21, maintaining up-to-date and accurate bibliographic records.
- Process new acquisitions including books, journals, and digital resources by accessioning and cataloguing to integrate them into the collection.
- Manage electronic databases and digital repositories ensuring reliable access and maintenance of usage statistics for informed resource planning.
- Troubleshoot and resolve access issues related to electronic resources to minimize user disruptions.
- Assist in acquisition processes, stock verification, and weeding of outdated or damaged materials, maintaining the relevance and physical condition of library holdings.
- Operate and maintain the Integrated Library Management System to update circulation and membership records, and generate routine operational reports.
- Support the implementation of new library technologies and automation projects to enhance service delivery.
- Conduct user orientation sessions and promote library services to encourage effective use of resources.
- Respond promptly and professionally to user inquiries, maintaining high standards of customer service.
- Organize and assist with exhibitions, book displays, and awareness campaigns to increase resource visibility and user engagement.
- Maintain comprehensive records and reports to ensure documentation accuracy and support compliance with institutional policies and library standards.
- Assist with quality assurance activities related to library services, contributing to accreditation and continuous improvement efforts.
Skills
Riphah International University
Riphah International University (RIU) is committed to a holistic and integrated approach in education. We want to build total human personality of our youth with concern for the welfare of humanity. A value based education alone, in our view can produce a generation of dynamic, committed and progressive, leaders and builders of the Ummah. President of Pakistan is the patron of Riphah International University. Maj. Gen Mohammad Zulfiqar Ali Khan TI (M), SBt. (Retd) is the first and founding Chancellor of RIU. The Board of Governors duly represent the Federal Government and the sponsoring body of RIU i.e IIMC-T. The Riphah International University has following faculties with undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programmes:- Riphah International University (RIU) has six faculties: Faculty of Computing Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences Faculty of Management Science Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities RIU as a private institute observes the guidelines set by the Higher Education Commission and works within the framework of education policy and regulations formulated by the Federal Government from time to time. Riphah International University is committed to quality education and training with high priority for research and development. It makes use of modern teaching methodologies and techniques/p/p
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