Assistant Archivist

The Representative Church Body; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Representative Church Body Library in Dublin manages archives and manuscripts for the Church of Ireland. The role involves processing and cataloguing incoming collections, updating finding aids, and supporting digitisation and outreach activities.

Key tasks include assisting visitors, contributing to exhibitions, and collaborating with the Library team on ongoing digitisation projects. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Primary degree in history or relevant discipline.
• Postgraduate qualification in archive or library studies.
• Desirable: Professional member of the Archives and Records Management Association (ARA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing and cataloguing incoming collections.
• Update and upload finding aids to the Library’s web pages.
• Contribute to digitisation projects including book scanner and digital slide scanner.
• Assist visitors and answer public enquiries.
• Initiate and manage exhibition projects and raise the Library’s profile.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the Librarian and Archivist.

Skills

Excellent communication

Public speaking

Display curation

Website management

Social media management

Organisational skills

Deadline prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in history

Postgraduate qualification in archive or library studies

Tools

Book2Net Lizard

Tocosa

Silverfast9

Job description

REPRESENTATIVE CHURCH BODY, Braemor Park, Churchtown, Dublin 14, D14 N735

Application Details

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Job Description

Role Profile

The successful candidate will report to the Librarian & Archivist, to process and catalogue incoming collections of archives and promote the content of the Library’s extensive holdings. The candidate will be part of the Library team and contribute to its ongoing work and outreach.

Background

The Library of the Representative Church Body provides a repository for the Church of Ireland’s archives, manuscripts and related objects which tell the story of the Church’s community. These include records from parishes throughout Ireland, the archives of the Church’s dioceses, cathedrals, architectural drawings, the administrative records of the Representative Church Body and its multiple committees, and thousands of manuscripts relating to the Church’s people, buildings and activities, spanning from medieval times to the present. Some have relevance for a worldwide research audience, and public engagement with that audience is an important Library function.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assisting in the processing and cataloguing of incoming collections;
• Updating and uploading finding aids to the Library’s web pages;
• Contributing to the Library’s ongoing digitization projects including managing projects on a book scanner and digital slide scanner;
• Assisting visitors and answering public enquires;
• Initiating and managing exhibition projects and contributing to raising the profile of the Library and its varied collections;
• Oher projects and tasks as may be assigned by the Librarian and Archivist.

Person Specification

Education / Training

Essential

1. A primary degree in history or other relevant discipline
2. A recognised postgraduate qualification in archive or library studies

Desirable

1. Professional member of the ARA (Archives and Records Management Association)

Experience

Essential

1. A minimum of three years’ experience working in an archive, including at least one year’s experience in a religious archive.
2. Experience digitising archival materials across multiple formats (including paper records, photographic material, and slides)
3. Proven experience of completing archival projects in a systematic and timely fashion
4. Experience of collaboration, teamwork and building relationships

Desirable

1. Knowledge of latest digitisation systems (eg. Book2Net Lizard, Tocosa, Silverfast9). Knowledge / Skills

Essential Skills

Excellent communication skills including making presentations and engaging with relevant stakeholders; Experience curating small displays for exhibition; Proficient in Microsoft Access (including database management and reporting); Experience in developing and managing websites and organisational social media accounts, including updating content and maintaining an online presence.; Excellent organisational and inter-personal skills with proven ability to work to deadlines and prioritise workloads.

Desirable Skills

Experience researching and writing content for publications including online and print content.

Sector

• arts, entertainment and recreation

Career Level

• Professional