Role: Intern – Research Archive (Library Science)

Location: Mumbai
Duration: 2 Months
Mode: On-site

About the Role

We are looking for an intern from a Library & Information Science (LIS) background to support a Research Archive Project focused on organising and digitising decades of research, though leadership content and articles.

This role is ideal for candidates interested in cataloguing, knowledge management, and digital archiving.

Key Responsibilities

Locate and compile research documents from various internal sources
Extract, structure, and record metadata (title, author, keywords, year, etc.)
Create and maintain a clean and structured catalogue in Excel
Organise, classify, and rename digital files using a standard naming system
Identify gaps, duplicates, or inconsistencies in the archive
Perform quality checks to maintain data accuracy and uniformity
Prepare a final summary of completed work and pending gaps

Eligibility

Students currently pursuing:
- Library & Information Science (UG or PG)
Candidates with exposure to economics or research content will be preferred

Skills Required

Essential:

Proficiency in MS Excel for data organisation
Understanding of cataloguing, classification, and metadata principles
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working with digital documents (PDF/Word)
Good written communication skills
Ability to manage tasks independently

Good to Have:

Exposure to digital archiving or library systems
Familiarity with document management tools
Experience with reference management tools (Zotero, Mendeley)
Interest in economics and policy research

What You Will Gain

Practical experience in digital archiving and knowledge management
Exposure to real-world research documentation practices
Opportunity to apply LIS concepts in a professional setting
Internship certificate and letter of recommendation (on successful completion)

Intern – Library Science (Research Archive)