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Short Term Library Internship Program
About the Program
The short-term Library Internship Programme at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is tailored to educate and train aspiring library and information science professionals from institutions, universities, and colleges. This hands-on programme offers selected candidates a unique opportunity to gain practical experience by working in diverse roles across various IIA libraries. Under the guidance of experienced library staff, interns engage in tasks that enhance their understanding of library operations, collection management, information organization, and user services. This programme aims to impart valuable skills and foster a passion for excellence in library science among future professionals.
Duration of the Program : 15 days to 1 month
Stipend : No
Eligible Categories of Candidates
This program is open to all current MLISc students, providing them with a valuable opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge in the field of library and information science.
Infrastructure and Financial Support
  • Accommodation will NOT be provided to any intern student who will be working at the IIA Koramangala campus.
  • Accommodation CAN BE provided to those intern students who will be working at one of the field stations of IIA, subject to availability.
  • All selected intern students are eligible for subsidized meals and tea/coffee in the IIA canteens, access to library and computing facilities.
  • The institute does not provide any financial support for this program.
Important instructions
  • Applications will be accepted through email mode. Applicants can send their resume to arumugam.pitchai@iiap.res.in.
  • Applicants must have a consistently good academic record with more than 55% marks in Mathematics and Science from 10th standard onwards.
  • Referees may be contacted for recommendation letters only in the case of short-listed candidates.
  • Additional documents may be requested from the candidate.
  • Only those candidates who are selected will be informed about 15 days prior to the start date of the project.
  • Any false or misleading information will lead to rejection of your application or immediate termination of the project, as the case may be.
  • The programme is very selective. We receive applications far in excess of the available projects. We regret that we cannot reply to individual queries on the selection.
Other terms and Conditions
  • Towards the end of the tenure, the intern must submit a daily activity report.
  • The presence of the student in the institute is strictly required on all working days.
  • During the internship, if the performance of the intern is found to be not satisfactory, his/her fellowship will be terminated at any time.
  • Extension can be requested subject to satisfactory performance of the student.
  • Data referenced during the internship must undergo validation by a librarian before publication or citation. This ensures the accuracy and reliability of the information shared, maintains the integrity of the research, and respects the professional expertise of the librarian.
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