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Preservation Assistant, Archives
Preservation Clerk
Minimum 12th and Certificate or Diploma in Conservation of Archival Heritage
Minimum 2 years of experience in a relevant field
The tasks a Preservation Assistant, Archives is expected to perform include:
Maintaining archival records in good and usable condition by air-cleaning, fumigating and repairing damaged records
Collecting books and records for arranging them in special racks
Coating the racks with a chemical solution such as creosote, cresol, etc. to keep away insets, pests and moth
Sorting out books and records according to their subject
Arranging records horizontally on shelves or specially built racks to prevent sagging and to eliminate strain on backings
Tying files or loose records between boards
Dusting the shelves regularly by hand or by a vacuum cleaner
Keeping the place airy by opening windows frequently
Examining records periodically and removing damaged records for mending
Fumigating damaged records by placing them in loose form in special airtight boxes containing chemical crystals to destroy insects, pests and larva
In-depth knowledge of archives management
Ability to work with adhesives, dusty books and library materials
Ability to inspect the collection for damages, and recording and repairing them
Skilled in keeping the place pest and rodent free
Skilled in classifying and arranging records according to their categories
Knowledge of different types of books and paper materials
Knowledge of the proper binding style for commercially bound monographs
Not applicable
Hardworking
Observant
Honest
Detail-oriented
Focused
It is not a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Libraries usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9hours everyday. This may vary from library to library
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
This job is suitable for candidates with One Arm (OA), One Leg (OL) and those who are Hearing Impaired (HH)
This job is not considered hazardous or dangerous
One may develop occupational hazards such as stress on eyes, mental and physical strain, joint pains, etc. if not taken care of
For freshers - INR 12,000 to INR 15,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
The Market Trend of Education, Training & Research in India
According to IBEF, India is an important educational centre in the global education industry. India has more than 1.4 million schools and more than 35,000 higher education institutes. India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world and there is still a lot of potential for further development in the education system. India's online education market size is expected to touch US$ 40 billion by 2017. The RNCOS report titled, Booming Distance Education Market Outlook 2018 expects the distance education market in India to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of around 34 per cent during 2013-14 to 2017-18.
As India is moving towards a knowledge society with a proliferation of learning and research institutes, the demand and importance of library science is growing rapidly. Consequently, job opportunities for librarians and other professionals are on the upswing. A plethora of job opportunities are available in public, private and academic institutions. Therefore, the career of a Preservation Assistant, Archives, has a bright future in India and opportunities are only going to rise in the coming years.
Public/Government libraries
News agencies and organizations
Museums and galleries
Foreign embassies
Schools/Colleges
Cities and towns across India
Will be updated
Government and private institutes across India
Will be updated