Position	Full-time Role at the Archives, NLSIU
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.
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.
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.
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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

Please ensure that you submit your application before the deadline.