Vacancy for Archivist at University of London

Digital Preservation Coalition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in the UK is seeking an archivist to work across several libraries, developing access to archival collections and enhancing digital archives capabilities. This role involves collaboration with various partners within the University and aims to leverage new technologies for wider access to collections. Applicants should have relevant experience and a proactive approach to archival management.

Qualifications

• Experience working with archival collections.
• Knowledge of digital archives development.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with 4 libraries on various archive projects.
• Develop and promote access to archival collections.
• Collaborate with Senate House Library and others.

Job description

Vacancy for Archivist at University of London

27 March 2023

London

Full‑Time

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education internationally, offering programmes to 45,000 students in 190 countries around the world. Although proudly rooted in London, our community and impact are global. We are a national leader in the humanities, and we promote their value to society and the economy through knowledge creation and exchange. The School of Advanced Study – a nationally and internationally recognised centre of excellence in the promotion and facilitation of research in the Humanities and Social Sciences. It comprises eight research institutes as well as centres in Digital Humanities and Public Engagement. It has four recognised specialist research libraries.

This is a new opportunity for an archivist to work with the 4 libraries of the School located in the Institutes of Advanced Legal Studies, Classical Studies, Historical Research and Warburg including on specific archive projects, giving advice, offering practical help, scoping new projects and taking responsibility for the development and promotion of access to archival and manuscript collections in all formats. It is expected that the post holder will develop digital archives capability, knowledge and skills. The post holder will work with partners around the University including those in Senate House Library and wider profession to take advantage of the opportunities offered by new technologies to increase access to the collections and contribute to archive strategy, policy and procedure.