Kerala University of Fisheries & Ocean Studies, Kochi

Post: University Librarian

No of Post: 1

Qualification for the post of UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

1. As per chapter VIII of the first Statute of Kerala University Fisheries and Ocean studies the required qualifications University Librarian are as follows:-

1. Minimum Qualifications –

(i) A Master’s Degree in Library Science/ Information Science

/Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in

The UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record set

out in UGC Regulations;

(ii) At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a University Library or

Eighteen years’ experience as a College Librarian;

(iii) Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published

Work ;

2. Desirable qualification – Ph. D. Degree in library science/information science/ documentation / archives and manuscript – keeping.

Superannuation:- The age of superannuation for Librarian shall be prescribed by the University Grant Commission or Indian Council of Agriculture Research as the case may be.

Emoluments; - The salary and allowances of the librarian shall be prescribed by the University Governing Council for which University Governing Council shall take into consideration the guidelines issued by the University Grant Commission or Indian Council of Agriculture Research as the case may be.

OTHER INSTRUCTIONS

1. Registration fee: Rs.3000/- (For General Candidates)

Rs.1500/- (For SC/ST Candidates)

2. Mode of Remittance: By cash at the University Cash counter (from 10.00 am to

3.00 pm) or Demand Draft from any Nationalized Bank

drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, Kerala University

of Fisheries and Ocean studies payable at SBT, Vyttila.

3. How to apply: Interested candidates are requested to apply in the prescribed format with 3 sets of application which could be downloaded from the University website www.kufos.ac.in along with their bio-data, supporting documents (attested by a Gazetted Officer) and proof of remitting the registration fee. Applications submitted not in the prescribed format format/without supporting documents will be summarily rejected. 
    
4. Candidates applying for more than one post should submit separate application for each post and should pay processing fee accordingly.
   
   
5. Changes in the Regulations on qualifications, experience, calculation/application of API Scores, etc. issued by the UGC subsequent to this notification will become mandatory from the respective dates of effect prescribed.

1. The University reserves the right to –

1. Not fill up any or all posts advertised.
2. Offer a post at a lower/higher level than notifying, depending upon the qualifications, experience and performance of a candidate;
3. Draw reserve panels for appointment to possible future vacancies;
4. Relax any of the desirable qualifications/experience at its discretion for reasons to be recorded.

6. The qualification prescribed shall be as on the last date of receipt of application
   
   
7. No interim queries regarding test/interview/selection will be entertained.
   
   
8. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification
   
   
9. Applications should reach the undersigned on or before 5 pm on 12.12.2014

THE REGISTRAR

KERALA UNIVERSITY OF FISHERIES AND OCEAN STUDIES

PANANGAD P.O, MADAVANA, KOCHI- 682 506

10. The University will not be responsible for any postal delay.

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