Vacancy for Senior Librarian/Senior Archivist (Discovery & Systems) at University of Glasgow

Digital Preservation Coalition; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Une institution académique de Glasgow cherche un Senior Librarian/Senior Archivist pour fournir un leadership stratégique dans l'accès numérique aux collections uniques de la bibliothèque. Ce rôle implique le développement d'une infrastructure de bibliothèque numérique, la gestion des relations avec les parties prenantes, et la représentation de l'Université lors d'événements. Le candidat idéal aura de solides compétences en leadership et en stratégie d'accès numérique, tout en contribuant à la communauté universitaire et au-delà.

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion d'équipes dans un environnement universitaire.
• Compétences en développement d'infrastructure numérique.
• Solides compétences en gestion de projets et en engagement des parties prenantes.

Responsibilities

• Développer une stratégie d'accès numérique pour les collections de l'Université.
• Diriger le développement d'une infrastructure de bibliothèque numérique.
• Representer l'Université lors des conférences nationales et internationales.

Skills

Leadership

Digital access strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Vacancy for Senior Librarian/Senior Archivist (Discovery & Systems) at University of Glasgow

31 May 2022

Glasgow

£44,706 - £51,799 a year

Full-Time

Job Purpose

The post-holder will provide strategic leadership in digital access to the Library’s unique and distinctive collections to maximise research, learning, and knowledge exchange locally, nationally, and internationally.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Articulate and deliver an ambitious vision for collections discovery and access.
• Develop and progress a roadmap based on user expectations, interpreting technology potential and understanding the University’s information landscape.
• Lead the development of a comprehensive digital library infrastructure and coordinate the Archives and Special Collections (ASC) collection management ecosystem, considering key relationships across the University and beyond.
• Develop and implement a digital access strategy and policy to deliver the University’s unique content online to a global audience.
• Lead, support, and develop staff, ensuring professional standards and quality outputs.
• Support digital humanities partnerships centered around ASC collections, leveraging expertise.
• Build networks and engage with stakeholders internally across teams and externally through partnerships and funding opportunities.
• Represent the University at national and international conferences and meetings, and participate in external professional networks and initiatives within the Higher Education sector.
• As a member of the ASC Senior Management Team, develop an engaged and effective team to deliver high-quality services to the University community and beyond.