(1) The Granthapala shall be full time salaried officer of the university. He shall work directly under the control of the Kulaguru.
(2) The Granthpala shall be appointed by the Kulaguru on the recommendation of a Selection Committee constituted for the purpose. His qualifications, emoluments and terms and conditions of service shall be as recommended by the University Grants Commission and approved by the State Government.
(3) When the office of the Granthapala falls vacant, or when the Granthapala is, by reason of illness or absence or any other cause unable to perform the duties of his office, such duties shall be performed for the time being, by such person as the Kulaguru may appoint, for the purpose, for a period not exceeding six months or until a new Granthapala is appointed, or the Granthapala resumes his duties, whichever is earlier.
(4) The Granthapala shall be responsible for the development, modernization, upkeep and management of the university library or libraries and shall be responsible for collections and preservation of manuscripts, and offer his help and advice in this respect to the librarians or libraries of affiliated college or recognised institution, school and Pathashalas.
(5) The Granthapala shall be custodian of all books, periodicals, manuscripts, journals and library equipment, and shall ensure that no irregularities take place and that the books, periodicals, manuscripts, journals and library equipment are not lost. He shall cause periodical verification of stock. He shall have the right to advise the university on all matters including those for mobilising additional resources to meet the developmental expenditure of the university library or libraries.
(6) The Granthapala shall be the Sadasya-Sachiva of the Granthalaya Samiti and shall ensure proper implementation of the decisions taken by the Granthalaya Samiti.