Digital Collections Conservator: Preserve & Future-Proof Archives

Digital Preservation Coalition; London, Boston Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The British Library is seeking a Digital Collections Conservator to join its Digital Collections Management and Preservation team. This exciting full-time role involves managing the preservation of extensive digital collections and involves collaboration on preservation strategies. The successful candidate will have experience in digital preservation, showcasing the ability to handle challenges and develop effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience managing and preserving digital collections.
• Knowledge of digital lifecycle management.
• Understanding of digital preservation risks and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed understanding of digital collections and processing workflows.
• Work on preservation plans and collection ingestion into the repository.
• Promote best practices for digital preservation within the Library.

Skills

Digital preservation

Analytical skills

Time-management

Writing skills

Job description

The British Library is seeking a Digital Collections Conservator to join its Digital Collections Management and Preservation team. This exciting full-time role involves managing the preservation of extensive digital collections and involves collaboration on preservation strategies. The successful candidate will have experience in digital preservation, showcasing the ability to handle challenges and develop effective solutions.