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Azim Premji University Recruitment- Archivist - Azim Premji University, Bengaluru Azim Premji Foundation established the Azim Premji University, Bengaluru in 2010 and the second campus is in Bhopal. The Foundation works extensively on Education, Health, Livelihood and other development domains, across India to realize the Foundation’s vision of facilitating ‘a just equitable, humane and sustainable society’. The University supports the Foundation through its programmes of study that prepare graduates and development professionals with integrity, competence and social commitment. The University offers a liberal undergraduate degree in the Sciences, Economics and Humanities and postgraduate degrees in the fields of Education, Health, Livelihoods, Sustainability & Development. The University’s research programmes contribute to knowledge and ideas in these areas. There is a strong emphasis on theory practice linkages in all the activities at the University. Knowledge Resource Centre Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) is a network of people and libraries, and its aim is to enable knowledge exchange within and outside the Azim Premji Foundation. The Azim Premji University Archives develops collections of physical materials, digitized, and born-digital records that can support the teaching and research needs of Azim Premji University, Azim Premji Foundation, researchers, professionals, and public users worldwide. Qualification & Experience: A post graduate degree in any discipline (History, English, Social Sciences, Museology, Library and Information Sciences would be an advantage) and a professional degree or equivalent in archiving. Professional experience in an archival setting (preferably university, academic, or research environments) Job Description: To support the work of the Azim Premji University Archives and Special Collections. To liaise with individuals and institutions in acquiring donated collections for the archives Appraisal, arrangement, description, and cataloguing of both physical and digital collections, ensuring compliance with national and international archival standards (ISAD(G), Dublin Core), best practices, and legal requirements. Implement procedures and policies for the preservation and storage of physical archival materials. Facilitate physical access to collections for faculty, students, staff, and public users. Support in coordinating digitization projects, metadata creation and quality control of digitized materials. Managing digital content and related metadata hosted on archival management systems (including Dspace and AtoM or Access to Memory). Work closely with faculty, staff, and students to promote the archive and encourage the use of both physical and digital collections. Assist in creating content, presentations, and educational materials that promote the archive’s holdings. Assist in organizing exhibitions, workshops, and training sessions related to archival materials. Abilities, Skills, and Knowledge: Strong knowledge of archival standards and best practices. Familiarity with preservation methods for physical collections. High IT literacy and ability to work with archival management systems. Excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Excellent communication skills in English, both oral and written. Proficiency in Indian languages (preferred). Willing to take on new initiatives voluntarily or/and based on the requirements of the university. Application Process: Please email the following documents to with the subject line “Application for Archivist” Curriculum Vitae Relevant experience Show more Show less
