The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) was established in 1987 to be a pioneer in legal education. Over the last three decades, the University has evolved as an innovative leader in law, social sciences, humanities, and public policy education and research in India. It has also been ranked first among the law universities in the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the last eight years.

About the Role

The Shri Narayan Rao Melgiri Memorial National Law Library, National Law School of India University, Bengaluru invites applications for One Library Trainee. This is a contractual position for a period of six months (from the date of appointment), based in Bengaluru, and may be extended if required.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Library Trainee will work closely with the librarians at NLSIU and will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Catalogue Management (KOHA & Manual Records): Undertake copy cataloguing using Z39.50 (Library of Congress), edit and standardise records as per MARC21 and RDA/AACR2, correct bibliographic fields (author, title, edition, publication, pagination, subjects, classification), verify holdings data, and update legacy records where automated data is unavailable (1st Priority).
• Digitised Collections Management (Calibre): Review scanned PDFs for completeness and quality, add and standardise metadata, and update accession numbers, call numbers, and edition details to ensure accurate digital records (2nd Priority).
• DANS (Institutional Repository) Maintenance (DSpace): Correct dissertation titles and URLs, update abstracts, and complete or refine metadata to enhance accuracy, consistency, and discoverability (Last Priority).

Selected candidates will be given training in all sections of the library. They are expected to spend a considerable amount of time cataloguing resources as per MARC & AACR II standards.

The library operates from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Midnight, and the selected candidates may be required to work in shifts on a rotational basis, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

Essential qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science or equivalent from a recognized University or Institute.

Essential Skills and competenciess

• Excellent general skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word), KOHA, DSPACE and IT skills.
• Cataloguing resources as per MARC & AACR II standards.

Essential Experience

• No prior experience is required. Freshers are preferred.

Honararium

Will be commensurate with qualification and will be Rs. 20,000 per month

How to Apply?

Applicants must submit their application through the designated Google form, and include the following documents:

• An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• A Statement of Purpose (not more than 500 words) explaining your interest in and suitability for the role.
• Details of two professional references. Please submit two faculty references if you are a fresher.

Deadline

The last date for submission of applications is 9 November 2026 (5 PM IST).

For any queries, please write to .

Note: Candidates shortlisted for interview will be intimated through email.