Vacancy for Archivist/Curator (Popular Music) at University of Liverpool

Digital Preservation Coalition; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Liverpool is seeking a skilled Archivist/Curator specializing in Popular Music. The role involves appraisal, cataloguing, and enhancing the archive's usage for research and public engagement. Join a dynamic team working to promote and preserve a vital collection for future generations.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled and motivated individual.
• Experience in archival work related to popular music.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for appraisal, weeding, and cataloguing of the archive.
• Monitor storage and conservation needs of the collection.
• Recommend digitisation priorities and contribute to public engagement.

Skills

Appraisal

Cataloguing

Conservation management

Collaboration

Digitisation

Public engagement

Job description

• Vacancy for Archivist/Curator (Popular Music) at University of Liverpool

Vacancy for Archivist/Curator (Popular Music) at University of Liverpool

17 March 2023

Liverpool

Full-Time

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the LMG Heritage Services Team as the Institute of Popular Music Archivist/ Curator. Reporting to the lead Archivist, you will be responsible for the appraisal, weeding and cataloguing of the archive. You will monitor the storage and conservation needs of the collection, working with external contractors as necessary. You will recommend digitisation priorities and prepare content for projects in liaison with the wider team. You will contribute to the broader ambitions of the IPM and work with its stakeholders, providing information and interpretation for promotional content and will support the integration of the collection into teaching, research and public engagement. As part of a small team you will work collaboratively to ensure the archive can be used to its full potential as a research resource alongside the broad spectrum of heritage collections managed by the service. You will take an active role using physical and digital environments to reach new audiences.