SGOU Recruitment 2026: University Librarian Vacancy
Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU)
Kollam, Kerala
University Librarian Recruitment 2026
| Post | University Librarian |
|---|---|
| No. of Post | 01 |
| Job Type | Full-Time Contract Basis |
| Contract Period | Initially 1 year, extendable based on performance review and requirement of the University. |
| Remuneration | ₹39,690/- per month consolidated |
| Place of Posting | SGOU Headquarters, Kollam, Kerala |
| Essential Qualification | Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science with at least 55% marks or equivalent grade. |
| Ph.D. | Ph.D. in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives & Manuscript-Keeping. |
| Experience | At least 5 years as Librarian at any level in a University/College Library, or 5 years teaching experience as Assistant/Associate Professor in Library Science, or 5 years experience as College/Institution Librarian. |
| Other Essential Requirement | Evidence of innovative library services, including integration of ICT in the library. |
| Desirable Skills | Digital Library, Institutional Repository, DSpace / Greenstone / EPrints, Koha / SOUL, RFID, MARC21, Dublin Core, Digitisation, E-resources, INFLIBNET, NDLI, ONOS, OER, SWAYAM, AI-enabled discovery, Research Data Management, Bibliometrics and Malayalam digital content. |
| Age Limit | Upper age limit 50 years as on 01 January 2026, with relaxation as per Kerala Government Rules and UGC norms. |
| Selection Process | Shortlisting followed by a presentation on a vision plan for establishing a hybrid digital library at SGOU and Interview. |
| Application Fee | General / OBC: ₹1,000 SC / ST / PwBD: ₹500 |
| Application Mode | Apply Online first, then send signed hard copy with supporting documents. |
| Online Last Date | 11 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Hard Copy Last Date | 18 November 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Hard Copy Address | The Registrar, Sreenarayanaguru Open University, Kureepuzha, Kollam, Kerala |
| Envelope | Superscribe: “Application for the post of Librarian” |
| Special Document | A Vision Note up to 1,000 words on developing the SGOU Library as a model Open University library is required along with the application. |
