Historians, Archaeologists, Archivists and Curators - Nature of Work

Man’s interest in his past has been enduring. Since centuries historians have delved into significant phases of human activity and tried to study its influences on life. Social, political, ethnic and cultural events of the past have been relived through narratives, archaeological discoveries, archival documents and historical evidences which have surfaced time and again through historical researches.

The seed of curiosity and learning is nurtured from the early school years with the study of History. Students throughout the world study history at school. While most of the learning comes from textbooks modern learning methods incorporate field trips to historical sites and visits to museums. Children are hence introduced to the countries heritage. History is thus used not only to tell students how their nation developed but also helps students to interpret national ideals and institutions.

Knowledge and interest of the past has led many students of history to pursue further study in Archaeology, Archives and Museum Science to work as curators. Archaeology is an interdisciplinary subject which draws help from Anthropology, Chemistry, Geology and Art.

Nature of Work

Historians

Modern historians are trained to gather, interpret and evaluate the records of the past in order to describe and analyse past events, institutions and people. Literary skill is essential in their work, but scientific methods are also used. Historians have diverse opportunities from teaching and research to mass communications and administrative services. A student of history studying Ancient History, Modern History, Medieval History, may pursue specialized fields of work or can go for the following careers : Archaeology, Museology, Teaching, Law, Mass communications, Numismatist, Archivist, International Relations Research, IAS, IFS, IAAS, Classical and foreign languages

Archaeologists

Archaeology is a multi-disciplinary science and an archaeologist integrates knowledge of geology, anthropology etc. Archaeologists traditionally made accidental discoveries, historical research, and area surveys generally on foot to find good sites. Modern archaeologists use aerial photography and other remote sensing methods for surveys. They look for sites with undisturbed, layered deposits of artifacts that will allow a clear chronology to be established and will give enough contextual information to reconstruct the cultural system of each layer.

Architectural relics, old monuments, inscriptions, excavation sites are all subjects of study for the Archaeologist. The study of history, identification of the time of an event, the lifestyle and relevant details all contribute to piecing together information which later becomes historical evidence. Archaeologists work to establish the relevance of such evidence. This study helps to reconstruct the events of a particular period. Specialisations are in numismatics and epigraphy. The former study old coins while the latter study inscriptions.

Archivists

Historical evidence is also found in documents. Any researching in history involves going through the relevant archives. These archives hence have to be catalogued and preserved for ready reference. Public and administrative records are maintained for reference and are kept as archival records according to historical significance and value. These are permanent records of great historical value.

These items may be historical documents, corporation records works of art, stamp collections, mineral collections, maps, movies, medical and scientific instruments, plants, animals, buildings, battle equipment etc. The collection may be of special interest to children, hobbyists, scientists, researchers, corporations, inhabitants of a specific locality, ethnic groups or of interest to public at large.

Archivists determine the historical value of the information gathered. They determine its exhibit value, form of storage (whether it be original, microfilm, microfiche, magnetic tape) where it should be exhibited. Since substantial amounts of information is preserved on tapes, basic knowledge of computer language and usage is required. Archivists serve in advisory and research capacity for scientific works, journalistic endeavours and agencies and institutions. They often specialise in discipline related to political, economic, social and military history of a period.

Numismatists

Inscriptions and coins bear testimony to the past. Rulers left these imprint of the times through inscriptions on coins. The study of these are important as evidence, since they assist in restructuring the past.

Epigraphists

This is the study of inscriptions on ancient monuments, rocks, temples, copper plates, seals, etc. An epigraphist must travel and collect information by taking ink impressions of inscriptions and then decode them for scholars. This information can be used for restructuring of the past.

Museum curators

Curators job involves an artistic and aesthetic bent of mind and administrative skills. Curators in museums organize the display of artifacts. They organize exhibitions by choosing the display items, labelling them and arranging them. Museum enrichment involves purchase of rare and new collections.

Art objects have to be identified examined, cleaned, preserved, displayed or stored. The record of each item has to be maintained where it has come from, its age conservation treatment and such details. Curators may specialize in natural history, textiles, paintings, terracotta, metals, etc. In India the work of a curator has gained importance because of the awakening of interest in preserving and popularising India’s priceless artistic treasures. This has been largely due to the expansion in tourism.

Curators while preparing for an exhibition, work with technicians, exhibit specialists, educators and others from the area to plan and prepare the form and contents of the exhibits. Curators take the help of conservation specialists and may go through substantial historical and archaeological research before putting up an exhibition. Curators are involved in courses conducted by the museum . They divide their time in meeting museum administrators, assistants and trainees.

Conservators and Restorers

Preservation of art objects, monuments has become important for reasons of conservation. With the growth in awareness of the value of ancient art, restoration has assumed a unique place. Conservator's arrest objects' decay, although restorers may seek to restore them to their original condition. Both estimate the time it will take to treat objects and the cost of treatment.

Conservators and restorers first examine objects to assess the materials used in their creation. They diagnose the causes of damage or deterioration and decide on appropriate treatment. Objects requiring conservation and restoration are paintings, wall paintings, prints, ceramics, textiles, fossils, statues, monuments, arms and armour, natural history objects, furniture, machinery, metalwork and paper items. Conservators and restorers specialise in one type of object. The work includes technical examination, documentation, cleaning, varnish removal, consolidation and repair techniques, filling, retouching, mounting, framing, storage and environmental control.

Treatment can involve undoing previous repair and restoration work. All modern treatment is designed to be reversible as far as possible. The work is very painstaking, and work on one object can take months. Careful recording of all treatment is important, both written and photographic. They also advise on the correct condition of objects, taking into account temperature, light and humidity.

Historians, Archaeologists, Archivists and Curators - Employment Avenues

Employment Avenues

In India Archaeological work is conducted by government owned Archaeological survey of India. With headquarters in Delhi this organization has archaeological departments in all the states of India. Since the work is extensive and there is a growing need for maintaining, investigating and reporting about the cultural heritage of India, it has been allocated to specialized in charges. e.g there is a special branch dealing with temples, another in epigraphs etc. People working is these departments are selected from the local population so that they are more familiar with the geophysical conditions, social and cultural influences of that region. Selection is made by the UPSC and State Public Service Commissions.

Restorers and conservators work with museums, archaeological survey, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) or even as freelancers.

Opportunities for employment are offered by the Historical Division of the Ministry of External Affairs for handling jobs in their Cultural Affairs Division. These are research positions for which educational qualifications are as follows:

Researchers - Second Class M.A. in History/Pol. Science. Students of Modern History with knowledge of foreign language. Students with some study in the area of International Relations get preference.

Narrators (people engaged in writing Military History) - Post Graduation in History and a Doctorate in the discipline.

Research Assistants/Curator/Junior Research Officer and Senior Research Officer (in the Ministry of Defence) - Second class Post Graduate qualification.

Besides employment opportunities offered by the Historical Division of the Ministry of External Affairs, the following also provide employment opportunities :

-- Central Board of Film Censors, Film Division of Government of India

-- Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

-- Defence Services

-- All India Handicrafts Board

-- Ministry of Education

-- Department of Tourism

Archaeological Survey of India, Janpath, New Delhi

Job positions and Eligibility - Listed here are job positions and qualifications required for recruitment to major Government organisations

Director General - Master’s Degree of a recognised university or equivalent in Indian History or Archaeology. Knowledge of Indian monuments and antiquities. 10 years’ experience in archaeology, excavation and 5 years’ experience in administration

Additional Director General - Master’s Degree of a recognised university or equivalent in Indian History or Archaeology or Master’s Degree of a recognised University or equivalent in an Indian Classical language with Bachelor’s Degree with Indian History or Archaeology as an optional subject. Knowledge of Indian monuments and antiquities. 10 years’ experience in Archaeology, Excavation and 5 years’ Administrative experience.

Joint Director General - Promotional position.

Director (Archaeology) - Promotional position.

Superintending Archaeologists - Second Class Master’s degree in Indian History/Archaeology with knowledge of Stone age archaeology/geology. Diploma in Archaeology from the Archaeological Survey of India with 3 years field experience or 5 years’ field experience in archaeology and knowledge of monuments and antiquities.

Deputy Superintending Archaeologists - Second class Masters degree in Indian History/Archaeology/Sanskrit/Persian/Pali/Arabic/Anthropology with knowledge of stone age archaeology. Diploma in Archaeology from Archaeological Survey of India or 2 years’ research experience in Ancient or Medieval Indian History, Archaeology, Epigraphy and Museology.

Assistant Superintending Archaeologists and Registering Officer - Second Class Master’s Degree in Indian History or Archaeology or Anthropology with knowledge of stone age Archaeology or Geology with knowledge of Pleistocene Geology of a recognised university or equivalent.

Chief Epigraphist - Master’s Degree in Ancient Indian History with B.A. degree in Sanskrit, Pali, Prakrit, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu or Master’s degree in Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Tamil or Kanada or Telugu with B.A. degree with Ancient Indian History. Seven years’ experience in deciphering and editing inscription in different scripts and epigraphical research in a responsible post.

Senior Epigraphical Assistant (Arabic and Persian Inscriptions) - Master’s Degree in Indian History with Arabic and Persian as one of the subjects at degree level or Master’s degree in Arabic or Persian with Indian History as one of the subjects at degree level. Two years’ experience in deciphering and editing inscription in Arabic or Persian.

Technical Assistant - Master’s Degree in History with Ancient or Medieval Indian History or in both or in Archaeology or in Geology with knowledge of Pleistocene Geology or in Anthropology with knowledge of Archaeology.

Technical Assistant (PreHistory) - Master’s Degree in History with Ancient or Medieval or in both or in Archaeology or in Geology with knowledge of Pleistocene Geology or in Archaeology with knowledge of stone age Archaeology.

Epigraphical Assistant (Sanskrit Inscriptions) -M.A. in Indian History and B.A. with Sanskrit, Pali or Prakrit as one of the subjects or M.A. in Sanskrit, Pali or Prakrit and B.A. with Indian History as one of the subjects or oriental Diploma/title in Sanskrit, Pali or Prakrit, as equivalent to M.A. with a Bachelor’s Degree in Indian History.

Epigraphical Assistant (Dravidian Inscriptions) - M.A. in Indian History and B.A. with a Dravidian Language as one of the subjects; or M.A. in a Dravidian language and B.A. with Indian History as one of the subjects; or Oriental Diploma/title in a Dravidian language as equivalent to M.A. and B.A. with Indian History as one of the subjects.

Epigraphical Assistant (Persian and Arabic Inscriptions) - M.A. in Indian History and B.A. with Arabic or Persian language; or M.A. in Arabic of Persian and B.A. with Indian History; or Oriental Diploma/title in Arabic/Persian equivalent to M.A. and B.A. with Indian History.

Curator - Master’s degree in History with Ancient or Medieval Indian History or in Archaeology or in Geology with knowledge of Pleistocene Geology or in Anthropology with knowledge of stone age Archaeology.

Indian Council of Historical Research, 35, Ferozeshah Road, New Delhi 110001

Director - At least Second Class M.A. in History or allied subjects Ph.D. or research publication of equivalent standard. 10 years’ experience in teaching or guiding research Published work of high standard is required.

Editor-cum-Project Officer - Second Class M.A. in History or allied subjects, Ph.D. or research publication of equivalent status. 5 years’ experience in teaching or guiding research is required.

Senior Professional - Second Class M.A. in History or allied subjects Degree in Library Science, 5 years’ experience in Library/Documentation work is required.

Publication Officer - Good Master’s Degree in History/allied subjects with Experience of publication and production work.

Junior Professional - Second Class M.A. in History or allied subjects. Degree/Diploma in Library Science, two years’ experience in Library or Documentation work is required.

Research Officer - M.A. in History or allied subjects at least 2nd class 3 years’ experience in teaching/research.

Senior Research Assistant - Second Class M.A. in History or allied subjects.

Technical Assistant - At least Second Class graduate in History/Political Science.

National Archives of India, Janpath, New Delhi - 11001

Director of Archives - Second Class Master’s Degree in Modern Indian History of a recognised University or equivalent. Knowledge of Archival Science and experience of administering an archives office in a higher supervisory post. Adequate experience of undertaking and conducting and guiding research work of post-graduate standard is required.

Deputy Director of Archives - Second Class Master’s or equivalent degree in Modern Indian History/Persian/Physics/Chemistry or a recognised University. Knowledge of Archival Science. Experience of Administration in responsible supervisory capacity.

Assistant Director of Archives (Records & Publication) - Second Class Master’s Degree in Modern Indian History of a recognised University or equivalent. Knowledge of Archival Science.

Assistant Director of Archives (Oriental Records) and Keeper of Records, Bhopal - Second Class Master’s Degree in Modern Indian History of a recognized University or equivalent. Adequate knowledge of Persian Shikestan Script. Knowledge of Archival Science. Experience in conducting Research in the modern period of Indian History Publication of merit to his credit.

Archivist (General) - Second Class Master’s Degree in Modern Indian History of a recognised University or equivalent. About 2 years’ experience of research or teaching in Modern History and/or teaching of Modern History to University classes or about 2 years’ experience or work in a Government Records Office.

Archivist (Oriental Records) - Second Class Master’s Degree in Modern History of a recognised University or equivalent. Adequate knowledge of Persian Shikestah script.

Assistant Archivist (Grade I General) - Master’s Degree in Modern Indian History of a recognised University or equivalent. Experience of research and teaching in college or University.

Assistant Archivist (Grade I Oriental Records) - Master’s Degree in Modern Indian History of a recognised University or equivalent.

Assistant Archivist Grade II (General) - Master’s Degree in Modern Indian History of a recognised University or equivalent.

Assistant Archivist Grade II (Oriental Records) - Master’s Degree in Modern Indian History of a recognised University or equivalent Knowledge of Persian, Shikestah script.

National Museum, New Delhi

Director - Master’s Degree of a recognised University or equivalent in Indian History or Archaeology or Anthropology or Sanskrit or Pali or Fine Arts or a combination 10 years’ experience in a Museum and 5 years, administrative experience Knowledge of Indian antiquities, Archaeology excavation, museum and publications; Indian arts and decorative arts.

Assistant Director - Master’s Degree of a recognised University or equivalent in Indian History or Archaeology or Anthropology or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or Arabic or Fine Arts. 5 years experience in a Museum and 3 years administrative experience. Research experience and knowledge of Indian Antiquities Museum and Publications.

Keeper (Archaeology) - Master’s Degree in Indian History or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or Arabic or Archaeology. Diploma in Museology and 5 years experience in Museum or 7 years’ experience in a Museum Research experience with evidence of published research work. Field experience and practical training in Archaeology.

Keeper (Lecturing & Education) - Master’s Degree in Indian History or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or Archaeology or Art History. Diploma in Museology with 5 years’ experience in a Museum or 7 years’ experience in a Museum. Experience in teaching, planning and organising of educational work in Museum. Research experience of published research work on Museum or other educational subjects.

Keeper (Central Asian Antiquities) - Master’ Degree in Indian History or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Archaeology. Diploma in Museology and 5 years’ experience in a Museum or 7 years’ experience in a Museum Research experience with evidence of published research work on CA with sound knowledge of Sanskrit Field experience and practical training in Archaeology.

Keeper (Publication) - Master’s Degree in Indian History or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or Arabic or Archaeology and/or Indian History and Art History. Practical training and experience in publication work, including layout, typography, printing process, ordering blocks, etc. proof-reading 3 years experience in editing art or Archaeology Publications. Some Scholarly competence and experience with research experience and publications in a field included in a Museum collections.

Keeper (Public Relations) - Master’s Degree of a recognised University or equivalent in one or more of the following: Indian History or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or Arabic or Archaeology or Art History or Anthropology. Diploma in Museology and 5 years’ experience in a Museum or 7 years experience in a Museum of standing or a comparable institution.

Keeper (Numismatics and Epigraphy) - Master’s Degree or recognised University or equivalent in Indian History or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or Arabic with special knowledge of coins and epigraphy. Diploma in Museology and 5 years experience in a museum of standing or a comparable institution.

Keeper (Manuscripts) - Master’s degree of a recognised University or equivalent in Indian History or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or Arabic with special knowledge of epigraphy, manuscripts and calligraphy. Diploma in Museology and 5 year’s experience in a museum of standing or a comparable institution.

Deputy Keeper (Pre-Historic Archaeology) - Master’s degree in Geology or Anthropology or Ancient Indian History with knowledge or Stone age Archaeology. Diploma in Museology and 3 years experience in a Museum or 5 years experience in a Museum. Field experience and Practical training in Pre-Historic Archaeology.

Deputy Keeper (Decorative Art) - Master’s degree in Indian History or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Persian or Archaeology or Art History Diploma in Museology and 3 years’ experience in a Museum or 5 years’ experience in a Museum. Research experience of published research work.

Deputy Keeper (Pre-Colombian and Western Art) - Master’s degree in Indian History and Culture/History of Art Diploma in Museology and 3 years’ experience in a Museum or 5 years’ experience in a Museum. Research experience of published research work Knowledge of Pre-Colombian and Western Art and Culture.

Senior Librarian - Degree of a recognised University or equivalent in History or Art or Anthropology. Diploma in Library Science of a recognised University or Institution or 5 years’ experience in a Library preferably a museum library

Senior Museum Lecturer - Master’s Degree in History with knowledge of Indian antiquities. Diploma in Museology and 2 years’ experience in a Museum or 4 years’ experience in a Museum.

Senior Technical Assistant (Archaeology) - Master’s Degree in Indian History or Sanskrit or Pali or Prakrit or Arabic or Archaeology or other allied subjects. Diploma in Museology and 2 years’ experience in a Museum or 4 years’ experience in a Museum.

Technical Assistant - Master’s or Honour’s degree in Indian History/History of Art/Archaeology/Ancient Indian History and Culture/Anthropology/Sanskrit/Pali Persian/Arabic.

Museum Lecturer - Master’s or Honours degree in Archaeology/Indian History/History or Art/Ancient Indian History and Culture. Ability to speak on Indian Art and Hindi and English.

Assistant Librarian - Degree of a recognised university or equivalent in History or Art or Anthropology. Diploma in Library Science of a recognised University or Institution or 5 years’ experience in a Library preferably in a museum library or one year’s experience in a library of good standing preferably Museum Library.

Archival work is sedentary and quiet. It involves attention to detail meticulousness and can be tedious. The job often is done alone and at times with a couple of assistants. There is little contact with the public. During exhibitions archivists may be called upon to respond to public enquiries and the press.

Work Environment

Curators work in an office environment through working conditions depend upon the type of museum. Small museums are restricted by funds but in large museums for expansion work considerable travel may have to be undertaken to visit private collectors, commercial owners, museums, archaeological sites, botanical explorations. They also require to travel to restoration sites and as administrators to distant historical sites. In museums the work environment is convenient as light, temperature, humidity are controlled. Museums are warm and well lit with the exception of some theme and working museums. These include villages, industrial sites, outdoor, indoor display where it may be cold, wet and dusty.

Conservation work is carried on in laboratories or workshops. Some work of restorations is carried on at the site. In the laboratory the environment is clean but work goes on with many types of chemicals. Time is spent in art galleries, museums and architectural sites. Work involves sitting or standing depending on the work.

Personal Characteristics

Archaeologists, archivists and curators have one thing in common - they all enjoy knowledge for its own sake and work for passing it on to others. They have deep interest in the past and are curious to find out more than the obvious. Archaeologists work outdoors hence should be able to take physical stress to work in conditions which may not be comfortable.

Museum Curators must be resourceful, systematic, artistic with managerial qualities, Curators must be able to assimilate and analyse information. Logical thinking, art appreciation and creativity are required characteristics. Accuracy and keen observation are valuable qualities for an archivist, curator and archaeologist.

Conservators need patience, hand skills, and good colour vision. Scientific acumen is needed to understand materials, cause of deterioration etc. They need to work as part of a team.

Historians, Archaeologists, Archivists and Curators - Study and Training

Ancient, Medieval and Modern Indian History

After 10+2 almost all Universities have courses available in Indian History both at graduate and post graduate levels. Hence only specialised History related courses are described.

Archaeology

Post graduates in archaeology, students of classical languages like Persian, Sanskrit or Pali scripts or of Islamic history are trained and employed with Archaeological departments.

National Archives

Post graduates in History (ancient, modern or medieval) who have specialized in Archival work are recruited through tests conducted by the UPSC for jobs in the National Archives.

The National Archives at Delhi houses all historical data which has relevance to Indian culture and its past. The regional offices are at Bhopal and Jaipur. Archives or records are documented, catalogued, preserved for the reference of historical, social and political researchers.

Address for contact - School of Archival Studies, Janpath, New Delhi - 1.

­Museologists/Curators

Museology is an applied science dealing with management and development of museums. The concepts of museology has undergone a sea change over the years. Previously the field was connected only with archaeology, art and paintings. But now, museology embraces several other aspects e.g. anthropology, arms & armour, numismatics, epigraphy, jewellery.

The National Museum, New Delhi is the first Museum University of India. It trains museologists in areas of Art, History, Conservation, Curatory and Historical Research. It offers MA and Ph.D programmes in various aspects of Museography and Museology. Knowledge of a classical/foreign language will be very useful for this field.

Conservators and Restorers

Both practical and theoretical training are required for the job. Practical skills are taught at Art Schools. A background in Chemistry and training in Art is the ideal combination. Courses in History of Art and Museology and are useful for conservators and restorers.

Courses and Institutions

National Museum, New Delhi

NMIHACM is a 'Museum University' established by the Department of Culture, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India and is an integral part of the National Museum, New Delhi. It offers M.A. & Ph. D courses in History of Art, Conservation & Restoration of Works of Art and Museology.

Courses -- M.A. (History of Art)

Eligibility - B.A. in History of Art, Fine Arts, History, Archaeology, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Literature classical languages.

-- M.A. (Conservation & Restoration of Works of Art)

Eligibility - B.Sc. with Chemistry or Physics as one of the main subjects or B.F.A.

-- Ph. D. (History of Art)

-- M.A. (Museology)

Eligibility - Masters Degree in History of Art, Fine Arts, Ancient History & Culture, Ethnography, Archaeology, Comparative Literature/Aesthetics or M. Phil.

-- Ph. D. (Conservation & Restoration of Works of Art), Ph. D. (Museology)

Eligibility - Masters Degree in Conservation of Works of Art or M.Sc. in Chemistry, Physics, etc. with sufficient experience in relevant field or M.Phil. Candidates admitted in Ph. D. with M.Sc. degree will have to qualify courses of M.A. (Conservation) of NMIHACM.

-- Ph. D. (Museology)

Eligibility - M. A. in Museology/Museum Studies or equivalent.

Desirable (all Ph. Ds) - Knowledge of any classical or foreign language such as Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic, Greek, Latin, French, German, Italian etc. Candidates having qualified JRF test conducted by CSIR/UGC shall be preferred.

-- Certificate Courses

The scope of study in the Institute extends to specialisation in global art, so as to produce distinguished scholars in the areas of African, Chinese and South Asian Art.

This Institute is also running three certificate courses in art appreciation for persons with a general interest in art. These courses based on lectures, slide shows and viewing of the originals in the vast collections of the National Museum are intended to increase awareness of art among art lovers.

One of the two courses pertaining to ‘India - art and culture’ encourages students to appreciate Indian art of different times - its architecture, sculptures, paintings, decorative. The second certificate course is intended to encourage students to appreciate arts of different parts of the world, with special emphasis on Indian art, near and Far Eastern art, Western art and International modern art.

Admission to these certificate courses is through an interview to determine the extent of the candidate’s knowledge and interest in art. Bhartiya Kala Nidhi is a course in hindi medium.

School of Archival Studies, Janpath, New Delhi -110001.

The school has a number of courses for both professionals and amateurs. The course offered are for both sponsored and private candidates in the fields of archives, record management, preservation, micro photography, etc.

Courses

-- Diploma in Archival studies covering record management, conservation, reprography and information science. Duration - 1 year

Eligibility - Open to Indian/Foreign candidates with MA (History) 50% aggregate with one optional paper in Modern Indian History. Foreign candidates must have completed graduation. Upper age limit is 50 for both categories.

Short term courses

-- Archives administration covering acquisition, arrangement, upkeep and retrieval of records. (6 weeks)

-- Records management (4 weeks)

Eligibility - Graduate (Max 50 years)

-- Reprographics covering microfilming, handling automated information, storage etc. (6 weeks course)

-- Care and conservation of Books, Manuscripts, Archive (6 weeks)

Eligibility - B.Sc. 2nd Class.

Delhi Institute of Heritage Research & Management, 18A Satsang Vihar Marg, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110067 (affiliated to Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya)

The institute is dedicated to the study, conservation and preservation of our heritage.

Archaelogical monuments, arts and crafts oral and written literature, living traditions, natural features and environment are all part of our heritage. Collectively, it is the past.

Courses

-- Masters in Archaeology and Heritage Management

-- Masters in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management

Duration - 2 years

Eligibility - Graduation in any subject of Humanities or Science

Selection - Entrance Test