National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, a premier law university in Karnataka, has announced recruitment for a single Library Trainee post at its Shri Narayan Rao Melgiri Memorial National Law Library. The role is a contractual training position in which the selected candidate works alongside the librarians on cataloguing, digitised collections and repository maintenance, gaining hands-on exposure across all sections of the library.
NLSIU Library Trainee Recruitment 2026
Posted 20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
1
Last Date
09 Nov
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Last date 09 Nov 2026 · 20 days left
- Notification19 Oct
- Applications Opentill 09 Nov
About NLSIU Library Trainee Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
- Post Name
- Library Trainee
- Job Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Job Type
- Contract
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated honorarium, commensurate with qualification)
- Tenure
- Six months from the date of appointment, may be extended if required
Vacancy Breakdown
Library Trainee
1
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Library Trainee | 1 |
Eligibility Details
Library Trainee
Master's degree in library and information science or equivalent from a recognized University or Institute.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Library Trainee | Master's degree in library and information science or equivalent from a recognized University or Institute. |
Selection Process
- 1Shortlisting
Applications received through the designated Google form are shortlisted.
- 2Interview
Shortlisted candidates are intimated through email and called for an interview.
Salary Structure
Rs. 20,000 per month (consolidated honorarium, commensurate with qualification)
How to Apply
- 1Fill the designated Google form with your personal and academic details.
- 2Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- 3Draft a Statement of Purpose of not more than 500 words explaining your interest in and suitability for the role.
- 4Keep ready the details of two professional references, or two faculty references if you are a fresher.
- 5Submit the application with all required documents through the designated Google form.
Documents to Carry / Upload
•Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
•Statement of Purpose (not more than 500 words)
•Details of two professional references (or two faculty references for freshers)
Important Details
- The post is based at the Shri Narayan Rao Melgiri Memorial National Law Library, NLSIU Bengaluru.
- Selected candidates will be trained in all sections of the library and are expected to spend considerable time cataloguing resources as per MARC and AACR II standards.
- The library operates from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight and trainees may be required to work in rotational shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Essential Skills and Competencies
- Excellent general skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), KOHA, DSPACE and IT skills
- Cataloguing resources as per MARC & AACR II standards
Job Responsibilities
- Catalogue Management (KOHA and manual records): copy cataloguing using Z39.50 (Library of Congress), editing and standardising records as per MARC21 and RDA/AACR2, correcting bibliographic fields, verifying holdings data and updating legacy records (1st Priority)
- Digitised Collections Management (Calibre): reviewing scanned PDFs for completeness and quality, adding and standardising metadata, and updating accession numbers, call numbers and edition details (2nd Priority)
- DANS Institutional Repository Maintenance (DSpace): correcting dissertation titles and URLs, updating abstracts and refining metadata (Last Priority)
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can freshers apply for the NLSIU Library Trainee post?
Yes. No prior experience is required and freshers are preferred for this position.
Will the Library Trainee have to work in shifts?
Yes. The library runs from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight and trainees may be posted in rotational shifts, including weekends and holidays.
What should the Statement of Purpose contain?
It should explain your interest in and suitability for the role and must not be longer than 500 words.
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