Vacancy for Cataloguing Assistant Archivist at University of the Arts London

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

Job summary

University of the Arts London is seeking an Assistant Archivist to enhance the discoverability of valuable archives and special collections. This role involves cataloguing and preparing items for digitisation to support teaching and research at UAL. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant postgraduate qualification and possess experience in archival practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing archival material for digitisation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Arrange, catalogue, and promote the archive of Wimbledon College of Arts.
• Prepare items for digitisation.
• Contribute to cataloguing archives, museum, and special collections.

Skills

Archival material preparation

Education

Postgraduate qualification in Archives and Records Management

Job description

Vacancy for Cataloguing Assistant Archivist at University of the Arts London

Published: 10 April 2023

Location: London

Contract: Fixed Term

University of the Arts London (UAL) has an opportunity for a Assistant Archivist to arrange, catalogue, and promote the archive of Wimbledon College of Arts. This role includes preparing items for digitisation to be shared via our digital collections portal.

UAL is a vibrant hub for innovation, comprising six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts.

Wimbledon College of Arts has a rich history in art and design education, including sculpture, fine art, performance, and costume making.

You will contribute to a programme to catalogue UAL’s archives, museum, and special collections to enhance their discoverability and support teaching, learning, and research at UAL and beyond.

Qualifications: A postgraduate qualification in Archives and Records Management or equivalent experience. Experience in preparing archival material for digitisation is desirable.