Vacancy for Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist at Queen's University Belfast

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

Job summary

Queen’s University Belfast invites applications for the position of Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist within the Special Collections & Archives Department. This role involves cataloguing and preserving rare collections, contributing to scholarly research and resource management, and requires a qualified candidate with experience in related areas.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or substantial experience in archives or special collections.
• Understanding of current trends in digital resource management.
• Detailed knowledge of archive standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for cataloguing and preservation of collections.
• Work according to recognised professional standards.
• Assist with rare books and modern material relating to Ireland and Ulster.

Skills

Research Skills

Digital Resource Management

Teaching Experience

Education

Qualification in Archival Management or Library and Information Studies

Degree in Politics or History

Tools

Archival and Library Management Systems

Digital Asset Management and Preservation

Job description

Vacancy for Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist at Queen's University Belfast

10 July 2023

Belfast

Fixed Term

The Digital and Information Services Directorate at Queen’s University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist to work in the Special Collections & Archives Department based in the award-winning McClay Library.

Special Collections and Archives provides access to the library’s rare books and manuscript collection, as well as modern material relating to Ireland and Ulster in particular. The collections include books, pamphlets, journals, manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, and maps of lasting research value. The library has recently acquired several modern political collections.

The postholder will be responsible to the Head of Special Collections & Archives for duties related to the cataloguing and preservation of these collections in accordance with recognised professional standards.

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:

• A relevant qualification in Archival Management or Library and Information Studies, or be working towards such a qualification, OR a degree in a relevant subject such as politics or history, OR substantial relevant experience working in archives or special collections.
• Relevant professional experience in a similar or related role, including:
• Understanding of current trends in digital resource management
• Well-developed independent research skills
• Experience in training or teaching groups of various sizes
• Detailed professional knowledge of archive standards, management practices, academic library operations, and trends in information management and delivery.
• Operational knowledge of at least one of the following:
• Archival and/or Library Management Systems
• Resource discovery and management tools
• Digital Asset Management and Preservation