Indian Institute of Astrophysics jobs for Library Trainee in Bangalore. Last Date to apply: 12 Aug 2016
Job Description
Advt. No.IIA/6/2016
Library Trainee Jobs recruitment in Indian Institute of Astrophysics
No. of Posts : 02
Qualification : Post-graduate in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) with basic degree in Science (preferable). Students who have appeared for final exam and awaiting results may also apply.
Additional Qualification : Basic Knowledge of computer and working knowledge of any library software and open source software. It is also desirable that the individuals are familiar with the preservation and conservation procedure of the library materials.
Emoluments : Rs.20000/- per month (inclusive of all) in the 1st year and Rs.21000/- per month (inclusive of all) in the 2nd year.
Age Limit : Below 25 years
Place of Posting : Bangalore
Selection Procedure : Written- Test/Interview.
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About Company
The Indian Institute of Astrophysics is a premier institute devoted to research in astronomy, astrophysics and related physics. It traces its origins back to an observatory set up in 1786 at Madras which from the year 1792 began to formally function at its Nungambakkam premises as the Madras Observatory. In 1899, the observatory moved to Kodaikanal. In the year 1971, the Kodaikanal Observatory became an autonomous society, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics. The headquarters were shifted to Bangalore into its present campus in Koramangala in 1975. Today, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, the Institute ranks as a premier institution devoted to research and education of astronomy and physics in the country. The main observing facilities of the Institute are located aKodaikanal, Kavalur,Gauribidanur and Hanle.
