Vacancy for Project Archivist: Building Records at British Museum

Digital Preservation Coalition; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent museum is seeking a Project Archivist: Building Records to manage a project involving the appraisal, cataloguing, and digitisation of building records. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Archival Studies and skills in budget management. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to the management of significant archive holdings in the museum's collection.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ISAD(G) standards for cataloguing.
• Experience in digitalisation of archival materials.
• Understanding of GDPR and public records legislation.

Responsibilities

• Survey and appraise Museum archive holdings.
• Catalogue archival items in accordance with ISAD(G).
• Prepare and digitise selected archive items.
• Manage budget and finance administration.
• Liaise with suppliers for timely deliveries.

Skills

Archival appraisal

Cataloguing

Digital preservation practices

Budget management

Education

Degree in Archival Studies or related field

Tools

Archival management software

Job description

Vacancy for Project Archivist: Building Records at British Museum

22 March 2022

London

Fixed Term

The British Museum is seeking a Project Archivist: Building Records to join the Collection Projects and Resources department. Working as part of the team responsible for managing and providing access to the Museum archive, the Project Archivist: Building Records will be responsible for a project to survey, appraise, catalogue and digitise building records within the Museum’s archive holdings in accordance with relevant national and international standards, assessing preservation and conservation requirements and making recommendations for storage.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Appraise archival holdings and select for retention or disposal.

Arrange and catalogue selected Museum archive holdings in accordance with ISAD(G).

Prepare selected items in the Museum archive for digitisation.

Provide access to archival holdings in line with guidance.

Provide guidance, induction and training on the content and use of the Museum archive as required.

Evaluate any preservation or conservation requirements and arrange delivery of these.

Support the Senior Archivist in the development and delivery of projects, e.g. relating to the archive catalogue system, user services, conservation, cataloguing and rehousing of the archive.

Support the Senior Archivist in the management and development of the archive catalogue system and other digital services or software, in liaison with the IS department and/or service providers as required.

Budget management and finance administration including processing purchase orders and invoices, and budget monitoring.

Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely payment and deliveries of material.

Ensure compliance with the legislative and regulatory frameworks surrounding the care and management of the archives, for example the National Archives’ Archive Service Accreditation, GDPR and the Public Records Act.

Undertake any other relevant tasks as required