Vacancy for Digital Preservation Archivist at the University of York

Digital Preservation Coalition; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading institute on the University of York campus seeks a Digital Preservation Archivist to manage digital preservation efforts for various records and assets. This role involves digital cataloguing, digitisation of physical records, and maintaining accessibility to both digital and historical archives, ensuring the effective management of vital university resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital preservation of archives and records.
• Strong understanding of digital cataloguing and digitisation processes.

Responsibilities

• Focus on the long-term digital preservation of archives and digital assets.
• Conduct digital cataloguing and digitisation of physical records.
• Ensure access to and preservation of digital and analogue archives.

Skills

Digital preservation methodologies

Job description

Vacancy for Digital Preservation Archivist at the University of York

2 May 2021

York

£40,322 - £49,553 a year

Fixed Term

The Borthwick Institute

The Borthwick Institute, established in 1953 in St Anthony's Hall, York, moved to purpose-built premises on the University campus in 2005 after receiving a £4.415 million Heritage Lottery Fund grant. It is one of the largest and most significant archive repositories in Northern England, providing public access to archives from the 11th to 21st centuries. The institute serves a diverse clientele, including academic departments, students, researchers, and staff, and plays an active role in professional sectors related to archives and records management.

Role

The successful candidate will focus on the long-term digital preservation of research records, administrative records, and digital assets, including websites and online resources. Responsibilities include digital cataloguing, digitisation of physical records, and ensuring access and preservation of digital and analogue archives, such as recorded sound and historical documents. The role requires expertise in digital preservation methodologies to address the university's needs for managing digital records and assets effectively.