Kerala Council for Historical Research( KCHR) invites online applications for the Project Assistant (Grade II) - Library (on contract) for the KCHR Library at Thiruvananthapuram.
The last date for the application is 30 October 2025.
Post |
Project Assistant (Grade II) - Library |
Nature of Employment |
Contract for one year |
Number of Vacancies |
1 |
Category |
SC |
Age Limit |
36 years as on 01-01-2025(Relaxation as per government rules) |
Essential Qualification |
• BLISc • 2 years of Experience in Library Management |
Desirable Qualification / Experience |
• Experience in KOHA Library management software, M.LiSc. • Knowledge of Operating systems (Windows and Linux), Office Suite (MS Office, G Suite), Spreadsheet,s etc. • Familiarity with metadata standards • Basic understanding of archival principles and document handling. • Proficiency in digitization processes and tools • Document management software and basic image editing |
Work Description |
• Updating Journal and Magazine Register • Classification of newly arrived books • Cataloguing in KOHA, Spine labelling, and Book shelving • Issuing library membership cards to users • Stock verification and shelf rectification • Identifying back volumes of journals and damaged books for binding • Sort and index documents as part of the archive projects • Classify documents and create appropriate metadata for cataloging documents • Perform digitization tasks, including scanning, image editing • Field visit as part of the archives project. |
Remuneration |
Rs.23,410/-per month(Consolidated) |