Vacancy for Assistant Archivist at University of the Arts London

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in London is seeking an Assistant Archivist to support and enhance its archive services. This role involves supervising archive users, contributing to educational programs, and managing special collections in alignment with best practices, ensuring effective resource and public engagement.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISAD(g) and EAD standards for archival practices.
• Ability to supervise volunteers in accordance with policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and delivery of archive services.
• Supervise users of the archives and contribute to educational activities.
• Participate in cataloguing archive collections.

Skills

Customer-focused service

Social media promotion

Management of archives

Education

Relevant qualification in Archival Studies

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.