Dear Professional Colleagues.
Kindly bring the following opportunity to the attention of potential &
interested candidates and encourage them to submit their application.
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INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR
*Palaj, Gandhinagar 382055, Gujarat*
ANNOUNCEMENT
*SENIOR PROJECT ASSOCIATE (for Institute Archive)*
IIT Gandhinagar, an Institute of national importance, is setting up an
Archive to put-together the Institute’s important documents (physical &
digital) to serve as Institute’s memory/records for the future. The
Institute Archive intends to identify, collect, organize, describe,
preserve, and provide access to accurate, authentic, and complete records
of the life of the Institute.
To help create and manage the archive by following set standards,
guidelines, best practices as well as adopting specialized tools and
technologies, the Institute invites applications for the following position
from experienced, motivated, and skilled professionals having deep interest
in documenting and archiving both physical and digital content.
*1. **Name of post*: Senior Project Associate (on contract basis only)
*2. **Number of Posts*: Two
*3. **Duration of Appointment*: One year (extendable two to three
years)
*4. **Salary:* *Consolidated Monthly Pay*: Rs.50,000- 70,000 Per Month
(Consolidated). Salary outside this range may be considered depending upon
credentials of the candidates.
*5. **Age Limit*: Not more than 35 years (as on 15 December 2021)
*6. **Qualification, Experience & Skills*:
* 6.1 Minimum/Essential*
*Qualifications*
· Candidate must have First Class Master’s in Library and Information
Science (M. L. I. Sc.) or equivalent degree from a recognized university
with consistently good academic record and should have a valid score of UGC
NET/JRF.
* Experience *
· Minimum two years of experience working with archival and related
materials (collecting, organizing, preserving, arranging, cataloguing, and
describing, specially working with digital archival material, and managing
electronic records).
* 6.2 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.
* 6.3 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
7. 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
8. Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should send their application by email at
*librarian@iitgn.ac.in