Archival Collections Management Experts

20 hours ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Archival Collection Specialist Opportunity

The Digital Preservation Coalition seeks an experienced Archival Collection Specialist to manage digital archive collections at the University of Bristol's Special Collections and Theatre Collection.

Key Tasks:
  1. Digital Material Management: Oversee the ingestion of digital materials into Preservica, ensuring high-quality digitization and optimal accessibility.
  2. Asset Register Administration: Maintain accurate records of digital assets within the Digital Asset Register, guaranteeing seamless search and retrieval functionality.
  3. Crawling and Discovery: Utilize Preservica's crawling capabilities to identify potential digital assets from external sources and incorporate them into the collection.
  4. Collaborative Workflow Development: Work closely with the Digital Archivist to develop and document best practices for digital workflow management.
  5. Digital Preservation Assistance: Contribute to the ongoing preservation of digital archives by supporting various preservation activities.
Requirements:

This fixed-term position is now available. A successful candidate must have strong communication skills, relevant experience in digital archiving, and competence in Preservica or equivalent digital preservation systems.

The selected individual can expect a salary of £28,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.



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