NLSIU Archives Full-time Role – Application Invitation
| Position | Full-time Role at the Archives, NLSIU |
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| Location | Bengaluru, NLSIU Campus |
| Duration | 1 Year (Extendable) |
About the NLS Archives
Founded in 2024, the Archives at NLSIU preserves a diverse array of multimedia socio-legal materials from post-independence India. Our collection includes public records, institutional documents, personal papers, materials on legal education, and the history of NLSIU. We are dedicated to building accessible databases to facilitate research and promote public engagement.
Responsibilities
| Archival | Inventory, sorting, arrangement, metadata creation, cataloguing and uploading digital files to the NLS Archival platform. |
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| Research | Work closely with the archives team to facilitate acquisition, including on-site digitisation. |
| Institutional | Facilitate researcher access in the archives, and work closely with the NLS team on day-to-day operations. |
Qualifications
| Essential | Postgraduate degree in social sciences, information sciences, communications, law, or related field with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks. Demonstrated interest in research. |
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| Desirable | Certification or training in archival studies or library sciences. Familiarity with archival software such as DSpace or ArchivesSpace. |
Experience
| Essential | At least 2 years of work experience. Experience in sorting and cataloguing archival records and personal collections. Strong organisational and communication skills. |
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| Desirable | Proven ability to liaise between archival teams, institutional stakeholders, and funders. Prior involvement with public engagement projects. Experience facilitating access to archives for diverse users, including students, researchers, and the public. |
How to Apply
Please use the Google form to apply, and include the following documents:
- An updated CV
- A statement of purpose (500 – 800 words).
- Contact details and designation of one professional reference.
For any queries, please write to recruitment@nls.ac.in
Deadline
The last date for submission of applications is December 30, 2024 at 5 pm.
Additional Information
For more details, please refer to the official NLSIU application page: Call for Applications – Archivist at NLSIU
