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Vacancy for Assistant Archivist - Archive Management System at Cambridge University Library

Digital Preservation Coalition

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Part time

30+ days ago

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An exciting opportunity awaits you as an Assistant Archivist at a prestigious university library. Join a dedicated team focused on enhancing the discovery of archival collections through effective management systems. This role offers a chance to collaborate with archivists across multiple repositories, develop essential workflows, and maintain user documentation. As part of an Accredited Archive Service, you will play a vital role in service development, including digital preservation initiatives. If you are passionate about archival work and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Experience in archival data management and knowledge sharing.
Ability to liaise on technical performance and workflows.

Develop knowledge and skills in archival data management.
Contribute to archival data management workflows and user documentation.

Archival Data Management

Technical Performance Analysis

User Documentation Development

Degree in Archival Studies or related field

Archive Management System

Vacancy for Assistant Archivist - Archive Management System at Cambridge University Library

Date: 16 March 2025

Location: Cambridge, England

Type: Part-Time

The Archives & Modern Manuscripts team is looking to appoint an Assistant Archivist - Archive Management System. This is an opportunity to support and enhance the discovery of archival collections by users locally, nationally, and internationally through supporting, coordinating, and developing use of the Archive Management System.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and share knowledge about and skills in archival data management using the system with other archivists working in approximately 30 archival repositories across Cambridge.
Answer inquiries and liaise with colleagues about the system's technical performance and development.
Contribute to the development of archival data management workflows.
Maintain and develop user documentation.

An integral member of the Archives and Modern Manuscripts team at the University Library, you will join an Accredited Archive Service at an exciting time of service development including digital preservation and reader services. We particularly encourage candidates from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level within our University.

Closing Date: Sunday 16 March 2025

Interviews: 26 March 2025

To obtain further information about the role, please contact Dr Katrina Dean, Keeper of Archives and Modern Manuscripts (kjd32@cam.ac.uk).

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