Cataloguer Recruitment 2026
The Asiatic Society, Kolkata
| Post Name | Cataloguer |
| Nature of Job | Purely Contractual Assignment |
| Application Start Date | Active / Official Release Out |
| Application Last Date | 19 June 2026 |
| Job Location | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Official Link | 🔗 asiaticsocietykolkata.org/recruitment |
Eligibility & Qualification Criteria
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree in Library and Information Science (B.Lib.I.Sc) or a Master's Degree (M.Lib.I.Sc) from a recognized university. A strong command over technical cataloging rules (AACR-2, CCC) and classification methodologies along with hands-on experience in automated library applications is highly essential. Knowledge of processing rare books, manuscripts, or classical languages will serve as an added professional advantage.
Core Learning & Responsibilities
- Systematic technical processing, retroactive conversion, and original cataloging of library materials.
- Managing local institutional database inputs, checking metadata consistency, and authority mapping.
- Assisting research scholars with index lookups, manuscript data dictionaries, and reference verification.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This summary notification is created for academic and employment guidance. Candidates are highly advised to cross-check structural eligibilities and official verification steps on the master portal before filling out forms.