Opportunity for Library Professional Traineeship 2024-2025

[A Raghuveer Kumar]

Dear Professionals,

We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to encourage the potential candidates to apply for these positions.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR

Opportunity for Library Professional Traineeship

2024-2025

 

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) Library is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed FRESH Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities with consistent good academic record, to serve as Library Professional Trainee purely on a temporary basis for one year. Persons having good communication and interpersonal skills with enthusiasm and passion to learn new skills and deliver services using emerging new tools and technology will be preferred.

Essential Qualifications:  Masters in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) or equivalent with First Class

Nature of Traineeship: Learn while you work on different functions & services of the library using emerging tools and technologies. Unlimited opportunities to explore, learn and contribute. Mentored by senior & experienced professionals. Offers an environment, culture and opportunities to enable you to develop yourself as a well-rounded LIS professional.  

Duration: The duration of traineeship will be for one year from the date of joining.

Remuneration: Consolidated stipend of Rs. 28,000/- per month.

The selected candidates will work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and should be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on a rotation basis.

Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record, performance in the written test and personal interview.

Number of Trainees to be admitted:  FIVE

Age Limit: Not exceeding 26 years as 23rd June, 2024 (the last date for submitting an application). Relaxation for SC, ST and PD category candidates (up to Age Limit-31 years) and OBC category (up to Age Limit-29 years) will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. Age may be relaxed in the case of an exceptionally good candidate.

Note:

• Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements may submit their application, with an updated CV & Photograph through ONLINE form on or before 23rd June, 2024 along with a scanned copy of all required documents, as ONE File.
• The shortlisted candidates will be called to appear for the Written Test.
• The written test will be in English.
• The dates for the written test will be announced in due course of time and the details for the same will be sent to shortlisted candidates via email.
• Based on the performance in the written test, selected candidates will be called for an Interview on the same day.
• Candidates are requested to send one set of scanned copies of all relevant certificates in support of date of birth, qualifications, category etc. along with application form  & CV as ONE FILE.
• For any query/clarification you may write to us at [e-mail]
• Selected candidates will be provided accommodation (subject to availability) on a shared basis on campus on a chargeable basis and will also get OPD medical facility.
• Library has trained over 60 professionals and you will have an opportunity to be part of a professional network LIB-TAN@IITGN https://sites.google.com/iitgn.ac.in/libtan/home

 Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination and are expecting the results before the test & interview date may also apply, but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of test & interview, in proof of them having passed the examination in FIRST CLASS without which the candidate will not be shortlisted for written test.

Date for written test & interview:  Will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates.

Venue/Mode for written test & interview: Details will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates.

Submission of Online Form: https://forms.gle/XQHAzjAB5QrYVddg8

Deadline for submitting Applications: 23rd June, 2024

For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit https://www.iitgn.ac.in/careers/staff