Vacancy of 2 Senior Project Associate at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

 

Senior Project Associates 

Vacancy- 2

Qualification- MLIS (first-class) with NET/JRF

Experience- 2 years of work experience in an established archive, with specific experience in managing electronic records and digitized material.

Salary- 50000-70000/-

Age- 35

Last Date- 15/12/2021

 Desirable 

• Post Graduate Diploma/ Degree in Archives & Records Management; Digital Library 

Management/Digital Content Management; ICT Application in Libraries.

• Experience in developing and managing special collections, creating digital repository and 

management of entire range of Life Cycle of Digital Library Materials.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of archival software, archival best practices, and archival standards

• Demonstrated knowledge of digitization best practices and standards

• Proficiency in at least one of the Institutional Repository and Library Management Software 

along with hands-on of required software tools.

• Ability to organize and priorities the work with good project management skills

• Good communication (written & verbal) and interpersonal skills

Job Description:

The incumbent will work for implementing defined Institute archival policies, collecting, selecting, cataloging, and 

managing access to, preserving materials and records of importance both in physical and digital form pertaining 

to Institute’s activities, events, and history. Will be responsible for creating an awareness about the archive and 

disseminate selected content through exhibitions, events, and other modes. The candidates will assist in preparing 

long term and short-term plans, policies, implementing and reviewing the same from time to time. They will be 

responsible for ensuring implementation of safe archival and record-keeping practices, undertaking digitization of

selected records, and implementing the highest level of security and preservation of all types of collections added 

to the archive including photos, videos, audio, etc. It will also be important for the candidate to maintain the 

archive and manage digital content on web platforms for creating visibility and ease of access. He/She will be a 

part of a small but dedicated team of Institute library staff and will be required to work on other jobs 

assigned by the Librarian from time to time. The candidate should be highly motivated, result-oriented,

and keen to learn new information and technology skills required for creating and managing a state-of-

the-art Institute archive

Application Procedure:

Interested candidates should send their application by email at librarian@iitgn.ac.in. A brief write-up 

(one para each) on the relevant experience and motivation to apply for this position, must be sent along 

with résumé as a single file. Candidates are also requested to give at least two references with their 

contact details.

Mode of Selection:

The shortlisted candidates will have to appear for written test and/or interview In-Person or Online, 

depending on the prevailing situation. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. The final 

selection of candidates will be decided on his / her merit and performance in the test/interview.

Any queries relating to this position may be addressed to the Librarian (librarian@iitgn.ac.in), IIT 

Gandhinagar, Palaj,Gandhinagar 382055.

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