Vacancy for Project Archivists at University of Bristol

Digital Preservation Coalition; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bristol seeks Project Archivists to enhance access to archival collections in Special Collections and the Theatre Collection through cataloguing, preservation, and public engagement. Positions vary in duration, with projects funded for specific timelines, allowing valuable experience in the field of archival work.

Qualifications

• Experience in cataloguing archival materials.
• Knowledge of preservation and conservation standards.
• Ability to engage audiences with archival content.

Responsibilities

• Manage collections through appraisal and digitisation.
• Ensure compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Provide advice to stakeholders about collections.

Skills

Cataloguing

Preservation

Engagement

Job description

Vacancy for Project Archivists at University of Bristol

Bristol

Fixed Term

The role

The postholders will work on specific externally-funded projects within the Theatre Collection (2 posts) or Special Collections (2 posts) to make archival collections accessible to wider audiences. Responsibilities include cataloguing, preventive conservation, preservation, digitisation, and engagement. They will collaborate with team members and the wider Library Service.

Positions

• Post 1: Pinney archive (Special Collections) – 2 years FTE, with the first 14 months on the Pinney papers
• Post 2: John Addington Symonds archive (Special Collections) – 9 months FTE or flexible hours
• Post 3: Welfare State International archive (Theatre Collection) - FTE until 31/10/25
• Post 4: Forkbeard Fantasy archive (Theatre Collection) – 3 years FTE

All applications will be considered for all four posts.

Responsibilities

• Undertake collections management activities such as appraisal, preservation, cataloguing, and identifying materials for digitisation and digital preservation
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, ethics, information and rights legislation, and handle sensitive materials appropriately
• Provide advice to researchers, students, and stakeholders interested in the collections and projects
• Collaborate with volunteers, colleagues, and external groups on public engagement activities using archival materials