Kiran Kashi

Dedicated and detail-oriented librarian seeking to utilize strong organizational and information management skills to support efficient library operations and enhance user experience. Committed to promoting literacy, facilitating access to knowledge resources, and maintaining an engaging and well-structured learning environment.

Library Apprentice - Institute For Social and Economic Change (ISEC) - Bangalore

(2024-11 - 2025-01)

• Worked as a Library Apprentice, contributing to the implementation of RFID technology to enhance library operations and improve efficiency.
• Actively supported the tagging and integration of RFID-enabled systems for books, enabling faster issue, return, and inventory tracking processes.
• Assisted in streamlining circulation activities and reducing manual effort, thereby improving overall user experience and operational accuracy.
• Played a role in the digitization of library resources, converting physical books and documents into digital formats for easy access and long-term preservation.

Assistant Librarian - CASDIC, DRDO - Bangalore

(2025-01)

• Managed daily library circulation desk operations - Issue, Return and Renewal efficiently and assisted User with queries related to Library Publications.
• Ensured smooth communication by sending daily email alerts for borrowed and overdue publications while maintaining discipline and safety within the library environment.
• Assisted in planning and coordinating the Annual Technical Book exhibitions, ensuring smooth execution and user engagement.
• Performed cataloging of books by assigning accession numbers and organizing materials systematically using classification for easy access and retrieval.
• Maintained and updated the Digital Library by uploading e-journals, e-books, articles, standards and ensured proper organization and accessibility to user.
• Assisted in Annual Stock Verification of Library resources by ensuring accurate inventory.
• Worked with KOHA software for membership enrollment, renewal, and OPAC management, while continuously monitoring book availability and maintaining updated library records.
• Assisted users in enabling (ONOS) One Nation One Subscription access to a wide range of e-journals, e-books, and research publications through a centralized digital platform.

Master of Library and Information Science - Library and Information Science - Bangalore University (2024)

Bachelor of Commerce - Commerce - Gulbarga University (2019)