Collections Officer - Archive Digitisation & Outreach

Digital Preservation Coalition; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading organization in digital preservation is seeking a part-time Collection Officer to work at the University of Leeds. This role involves collaborating with Special Collections to ensure the successful capture and digitisation of archives. The ideal candidate will coordinate volunteer activities, assess digital content, and engage with academic researchers for events. This position is essential for promoting the WAFE Archive and supporting the Project Archivist.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Archivist to devise volunteer activities.
• Assess digital content and extract for cataloguing.
• Provide content for events and activities for academic researchers.

Job description

A leading organization in digital preservation is seeking a part-time Collection Officer to work at the University of Leeds. This role involves collaborating with Special Collections to ensure the successful capture and digitisation of archives. The ideal candidate will coordinate volunteer activities, assess digital content, and engage with academic researchers for events. This position is essential for promoting the WAFE Archive and supporting the Project Archivist.