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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist at Queen's University Belfast
Digital Preservation Coalition
Belfast
On-site
GBP 40,000 - 60,000
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Job summary
An established industry player in the realm of digital preservation is on the lookout for an Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist to join their dynamic team. This role involves working in the prestigious Special Collections & Archives Department, where you will have the opportunity to manage and preserve valuable collections of rare books, manuscripts, and modern political materials. Your expertise in archival management and digital resources will be crucial in ensuring these collections are accessible and maintained to the highest standards. If you are passionate about history and information management, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to a meaningful mission in a collaborative and innovative environment.
Qualifications
- Relevant qualification in Archival Management or Library Studies required.
- Experience in digital resource management and archive standards is essential.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for cataloguing and preserving collections to professional standards.
- Provide access to rare books and manuscripts in the Special Collections.
Skills
Archival Management
Library and Information Studies
Digital Resource Management
Research Skills
Training and Teaching
Archive Standards
Library Management Systems
Digital Asset Management
Education
Degree in Archival Management or Library Studies
Degree in Politics or History
Tools
Archival Management Systems
Resource Discovery Tools
Digital Preservation Tools
Job description
10 July 2023
Belfast
Fixed Term
The Digital and Information Services Directorate at Queen’s University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint to the post of Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist to work in the Special Collections & Archives Department based in the award-winning McClay Library.
Special Collections and Archives provides access to the Library’s rare books and manuscript collection, as well as modern material relating to Ireland and Ulster in particular. The books, pamphlets, journals, manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, and maps located here are considered to be of lasting research value. The Library has recently acquired a number of modern political collections.
The postholder will be responsible to the Head of Special Collections & Archives for a range of duties relating to the cataloguing and preservation of these collections to recognised professional standards.
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:
- A relevant qualification in Archival Management or Library and Information Studies or working towards such a qualification OR be educated to degree level in a relevant subject area e.g. politics or history OR have substantial relevant experience working in archives or special collections.
- Relevant professional experience in a similar or related role, including:
- Demonstrable understanding of current trends in the management of digital resources
- Demonstrable well-developed independent research skills
- Experience in training/teaching small or large groups.
- Detailed professional knowledge of archive standards and management practices, academic library operations and an understanding of trends in information management and delivery.
- Detailed operational knowledge of at least one of the following:
- Archival and or Library Management Systems
- Resource discovery and management tools
- Digital Asset Management and Preservation.
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