Vacancy for Digital Preservation Technical Lead at University of Sheffield

Digital Preservation Coalition; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University Library is seeking a full-time Digital Preservation Technical Lead to enhance its Digital Preservation Service. This crucial role involves enabling the preservation of valuable information assets and requires strong IT and communication skills. Applicants with diverse backgrounds and skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience with digital repository systems or similar systems.
• Proficient in using and configuring various applications.
• Strong communication skills for training stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Enable active preservation of content in the Digital Preservation Service.
• Facilitate access to key information assets.
• Support stakeholder training on the preservation system.

Skills

Digital repository systems

IT skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Job description

Vacancy for Digital Preservation Technical Lead at University of Sheffield

Location: Sheffield

Position: Full-Time

We have an exciting opportunity in the University Library for a Digital Preservation Technical Lead to enable the active preservation of content transferred to its new Digital Preservation Service and facilitate the long-term discovery of, and access to, key information assets of the University. As part of our five-year plan, the Library has taken the leading role on digital preservation at the University, and this role will play a crucial part in driving forward digital preservation efforts and developing a service that meets the needs of the University's information assets and community.

We are seeking candidates with experience working with digital repository systems that manage and store content and associated metadata, or similar systems, as well as excellent IT skills, including proficiency in using and configuring various applications. Since this role involves supporting stakeholder training on the system, effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across the organisation are essential.

Please note that even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply.

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