Vacancy for Assistant Archivist at University of the Arts London

Digital Preservation Coalition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London seeks an Assistant Archivist to support the development, delivery, and exploitation of high-quality archive services. This role involves assisting users, promoting collections, and participating in the cataloguing of archives. Ideal candidates should have experience in an archive environment and be knowledgeable in archival standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in an archive or special collections environment.
• Knowledge of recognised archival standards, e.g., ISAD(g) and EAD.
• Strong communication skills for user support and educational activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day organization and delivery of archive services.
• Supervise and support users of the archive and assist with enquiries.
• Participate in the promotion of archives and collections.

Job description

• Vacancy for Assistant Archivist at University of the Arts London

Vacancy for Assistant Archivist at University of the Arts London

13 April 2021

London

Full-Time

This is an exciting opportunity toassist in the development, delivery and exploitation of high quality and customer-focused archive services at the University of the Arts London (UAL), which support the learning, teaching and research activities of its colleges. In particular, to participate in the day-to-day organisation and delivery of services within the University’s Archives and Special Collections Centre and to work with archives and special collections across the University’s sites.

Contributing to the day-to-day operations of the University Archives and Special Collections Centre you will supervise and support users of the archive and assist with enquiries. You will contribute to the development and delivery of educational activities such as inductions, academic support sessions and tailored learning sessions for specific courses in liaison with relevant departments across the university.

You will contribute to the care and management of archive and special collections across the University of the Arts London and will participate in an ongoing programme to catalogue archive collections in line with recognised archival practice, e.g. ISAD(g) and EAD and other nationally recognised standards, in liaison with the Archives and Special Collections Centre Manager and Assistant Manager.

You will assist with the promotion of archives and collections using social media and blogs, and support the curation of internal and external loans. You will also supervise volunteers in accordance with the Centre's volunteering policies and procedures and as directed by the Archives and Special Collections Centre Manager.