Vacancy for Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist at Queen's University Belfast - #1772749
Digital Preservation Coalition
Date: 9 hours ago
City: Belfast
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
Vacancy for Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist at Queen's University Belfast 10 July 2023
Belfast
Fixed Term
The Digital and Information Services Directorate at Queen’s University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist to work in the Special Collections & Archives Department based in the award-winning McClay Library
Special Collections and Archives provides access to the library’s rare books and manuscript collection, as well as modern material relating to Ireland and Ulster in particular. The collections include books, pamphlets, journals, manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, and maps of lasting research value. The library has recently acquired several modern political collections
The postholder will be responsible to the Head of Special Collections & Archives for duties related to the cataloguing and preservation of these collections in accordance with recognised professional standards
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:
A relevant qualification in Archival Management or Library and Information Studies, or be working towards such a qualification, OR a degree in a relevant subject such as politics or history, OR substantial relevant experience working in archives or special collections
Relevant professional experience in a similar or related role, including:
Understanding of current trends in digital resource management
Well-developed independent research skills
Experience in training or teaching groups of various sizes
Detailed professional knowledge of archive standards, management practices, academic library operations, and trends in information management and delivery
Operational knowledge of at least one of the following:
Archival and/or Library Management Systems
Resource discovery and management tools
Digital Asset Management and Preservation
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Belfast
Fixed Term
The Digital and Information Services Directorate at Queen’s University Belfast is currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Librarian/Project Archivist to work in the Special Collections & Archives Department based in the award-winning McClay Library
Special Collections and Archives provides access to the library’s rare books and manuscript collection, as well as modern material relating to Ireland and Ulster in particular. The collections include books, pamphlets, journals, manuscripts, correspondence, photographs, and maps of lasting research value. The library has recently acquired several modern political collections
The postholder will be responsible to the Head of Special Collections & Archives for duties related to the cataloguing and preservation of these collections in accordance with recognised professional standards
The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate you have:
A relevant qualification in Archival Management or Library and Information Studies, or be working towards such a qualification, OR a degree in a relevant subject such as politics or history, OR substantial relevant experience working in archives or special collections
Relevant professional experience in a similar or related role, including:
Understanding of current trends in digital resource management
Well-developed independent research skills
Experience in training or teaching groups of various sizes
Detailed professional knowledge of archive standards, management practices, academic library operations, and trends in information management and delivery
Operational knowledge of at least one of the following:
Archival and/or Library Management Systems
Resource discovery and management tools
Digital Asset Management and Preservation
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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