NDIAN 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
<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.
*9. **Deadline for
application*: The last date for application is *15 December 2021.*
*10. * *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
<librarian@iitgn.ac.in>*),
IIT Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar 382055.
