Vacancy for Assistant Archivist: Digital Preservation and Access at University of the Arts London

Digital Preservation Coalition; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an Assistant Archivist at the University of the Arts London (UAL) to contribute to the preservation of digital collections. This role supports the Digital Preservation and Access Manager in managing extensive digital archives and collections, requiring a strong background in digital preservation practices and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of digital preservation practices and principles.
• Experience with digital collections in archives, museums or libraries.
• Experience with digital preservation systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and upload digital assets to the preservation system.
• Retrieve and export metadata from cataloguing systems.
• Structure assets and metadata according to guidelines.

Skills

Digital preservation practices

Metadata management

Digital collections management

Education

Degree in information sciences, digital humanities or computer sciences

Job description

• Vacancy for Assistant Archivist: Digital Preservation and Access at University of the Arts London

Vacancy for Assistant Archivist: Digital Preservation and Access at University of the Arts London

1 December 2024

London College of Communication, Elephant and Castle, London

£33,661 to £40,377 per annum, pro rata

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the preservation of digital collections at University of the Arts London (UAL).

Supported by the Digital Preservation and Access Manager, the Assistant Archivist post will contribute to the programme to preserve and provide access to UAL’s extensive digital archives, museum, and special collections.

Duties of the role include:

• Preparing and uploading digital assets to the digital preservation system (Preservica)
• Retrieving and exporting relevant metadata from UAL’s archives, library, and museum cataloguing systems
• Structuring assets and metadata in accordance with local guidance

With a degree-level qualification in information sciences, digital humanities or computer sciences, or equivalent experience, candidates will have knowledge and experience of digital preservation practices and principles. In addition to this, candidates will have previous experience of working with digital collections in archives, museums or libraries, and demonstrable experience of working with digital preservation systems.