Vacancy for Library Digital Collections Cataloguing Assistant at Royal Horticultural Society

Digital Preservation Coalition; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in digital heritage is seeking a Library Digital Collections Cataloguing Assistant in London. The role focuses on preparing digital collections for publication as part of a significant digital preservation initiative. Candidates who are passionate about enhancing public access to digital heritage are encouraged to apply. This position is fixed-term with remote interviews anticipated.

Responsibilities

• Prepare existing and new digital collections for publication on the online collections website.

Job description

Vacancy for Library Digital Collections Cataloguing Assistant at Royal Horticultural Society

25 March 2022

London

Fixed Term

The RHS Lindley Library is currently undertaking a large-scale digital preservation to increase access to its digital heritage collections. These that will be made available to the public via an online collections website launching in 2023.

To support this we have secured generous funding from the Heritage Fund. The post holder will be part of the Library’s Digital Collections Team and will focus on preparing existing and new digital collections for publication on our collections website.

Interviews are anticipated to take place remotely in April 2022.

The RHS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all personnel to share in this commitment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.