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istayaque Ahmad`

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Librarian at American Center Library, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, building collections and delivering research support.

At American Center Library, U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, I manage library operations and deliver research support to students, faculty, researchers, and Mission staff. I’ve built an extensive offline and online collection and support access through cataloguing, acquisitions, digital collections, and RFID.

I coordinate educational workshops, exhibitions, orientations, and outreach with universities and educational organizations. I also support international student mobility and professional exchange programs through participant documentation, travel coordination, and programme logistics.

Earlier, I headed library sections and supported library development at institutions including Chandigarh University and Central University of Bihar. My Ph.D. in Library & Information Science focused on institutional excellence and international rankings.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Librarian, Technical Services

Current

American Center Library, U.S. Embassy

Apr 2015 - Present (11 years 6 months)

Delivers information and research support services to students, faculty, researchers, and academic institutions. Coordinates educational workshops, exhibitions, orientation programmes, and outreach initiatives in partnership with universities and educational organisations.

Assistant Librarian

Chandigarh University

Oct 2014 - Mar 2015 (5 months)

Headed the circulation section of the central library and coordinated with the university ERP division to develop a circulation module of the library software. Trained staff, students, and faculty to use library resources and increased the library collection by acquiring new sources.

Library Operations Circulation Services ERP Training Library Collection Development NAAC Accreditation

Librarian

Delhi Public School, Gaya

Apr 2014 - Sep 2014 (5 months)

Head of the library for a newly established school, set up the library according to CBSE standards and guidelines. Procured books, prepared bibliographies, conducted library orientation sessions, and automated the library using an in-house ERP system.

Library Setup CBSE Standards Library Collection Development Cataloguing Library Automation ERP Budget Management Procurement Teaching Supervision

Library Officer

Central University of Bihar

Aug 2013 - Feb 2014 (6 months)

Head of the acquisition section responsible for acquiring and procuring books. Supervised a team of professional assistants, library assistants, cataloguers, and library attendants, and managed the university library budget for hardcopy books.

Acquisition Procurement Supervision Budget Management Vendor Management Reference Services Library Maintenance

Librarian

Sapphire International School

Mar 2011 - Aug 2013 (2 years 5 months)

Set up the library according to Cambridge Assessment International Education standards. Served as centre supervisor for Cambridge board examinations and facilitated CBSE inspection visits.

Library Setup Cambridge Standards CBSE Compliance Library Automation Cataloguing Event Coordination Supervision Annual Reports

Assistant Librarian

VITM, Buxar

Aug 2010 - Feb 2011 (6 months)

Performed routine library tasks such as issuing library cards, checking out materials, receiving returns, and collecting late charges. Assisted library members in locating resources and conducted library orientation sessions.

Library Operations Circulation Services Reference Services Cataloguing Bibliographies Orientation Teaching AICTE