Vacancy for Digital Preservation Specialist at Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford

Digital Preservation Coalition; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in digital preservation is seeking a Digital Preservation Specialist for a fixed-term role at Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford. This position offers the chance to impact global digital collections significantly by providing expertise, developing capabilities, and offering hands-on training to staff.

Qualifications

• Expertise in digital preservation practices.
• Experience in providing guidance and training.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to digital preservation capabilities and implement tools.
• Provide training and advice on good digital preservation practices.

Skills

Digital Preservation

Copyright and Licensing

Open Access

Research Data Management

Digital Innovation

Job description

• Vacancy for Digital Preservation Specialist at Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford

Vacancy for Digital Preservation Specialist at Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford

13 March 2023

Oxford

Fixed Term

Job Introduction

The Digital Preservation Specialist is based within Open Scholarship Support, Bodleian Libraries and provides a central point of expertise, advice and guidance on matters relating to Digital Preservation. The role is for a 12-month fixed term appointment to cover maternity leave. It is an exciting opportunity to work in the rapidly evolving area of Open Scholarship and to support digitised and born digital collections that are of global importance.

Role Responsibility

You will work alongside experts in a number of complementary areas - copyright and licensing, open access, research data management and digital innovation - to provide a joined-up service to Bodleian and University staff and academics. You will contribute to the development and establishment of digital preservation capabilities, and the implementation of tools and procedures for digital preservation activities. You will be an expert in your field and will publish and present regularly to national and international conferences. You will also provide hands-on training and advice for staff across the Bodleian and the University of Oxford on good digital preservation practices.