Hi!

IGNCA is premier research and academic institute engaged in preservation and documentation of Indian Cultural Heritage.  The Kala Nidhi Division of the Centre is responsible for preservation and dissemination of Indian Cultural Heritage Knowledge Resources.  Users at Kala Nidhi Reference Library have access to over 7.00 lakhs resources in form of books, journals, electronic databases, rare books, manuscripts, slides, paintings, masks, glass plates, art objects, textile, microfilms, microfiches, CDs/DVDs and audio video holdings.

About 60% of non-print material has been digitized.  We are in the process of digitization of 2500 rare books.  The D-Space an Open Source Digital Library Software has been installed.  Libsys LS-Premia with MARC-21 and Unicode facilities is being used Library automation.

To strengthen our Library Automation and digitization activities we are looking for some Library Professionals/Computer Professionals with following experiences and expertise:-

1.                  Knowledge and experience in use and installation of open source digital Library Software i.e. D-Space

2.                  Knowledge of Linux

3.                  Proficiency in management of Internet and Intranet

4.                  Experiences in digitization

5.                  Good knowledge of computer hardware.

6.                  Liaison  with AMC vendors for both  hardware and software.

A suitable person may be paid a salary in the range of Rs.15000/- to Rs.25,000/-  depending on the qualification and experience.  The requirement is initially for one year likely to be extended for one more year.  The job is purely on contact and on temporary basis.

The interested candidate may send their CV to the undersigned by e-mail or by post latest by May 12, 2008.

Regards

Ramesh