[INDOLOGY] job at British Library, South Indian collections

[Arlo Griffiths]

Curator, South Indian
Collections

Salary range is
£31,858 - £36,087 per annum 

Full time (36 hours
per week)

Permanent 

St Pancras,
London  

Start date on or
after 14th September 2015

 

The British Library’s collections from and relating to South
Asia are the most extensive in the world outside the region, and they are among
the British Library’s most important resources. This role will focus on the
collections from southern India, and will combine elements of collection
development, research, cultural engagement, digital and digitisation projects,
and international partnerships, all working towards ensuring that the broadest
possible audiences can access the South Indian collections held at the British
Library.

 

The major languages represented in these collections are
Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, and the ideal candidate will have a good
knowledge of one or more of these. They will also have a degree-level
qualification in a relevant discipline, and a deep interest in the history and
cultures of South Asia, and particularly of South India. These will be
underpinned by research or employment experience in a research library, museum,
academic or other appropriate environment, and by academic study or research.
Although not essential, experience of or interest in international partnerships
or project management would be an advantage.

 

For further information and to apply, please visit www.bl.uk/careers quoting vacancy ref: COL00206 

Closing Date: 13th July 2015   

An interview date is
to be confirmed

 

 

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