Archive Collections Specialist

1 month ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Project Archivist Opportunity at Cambridge University Library

We are seeking an experienced Archivist to join our team at Cambridge University Library, working on a project to catalogue and prepare the Stephen Hawking Archive for research access.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Arrange, describe, and review the archive to identify and manage personal and special category information.
  • Develop a catalogue of the archive following international and local standards for archival description.
  • Support inquiries about the archive and contribute to the work of the Department as required.

Requirements:

  • Substantial experience cataloguing archives to professional standards.
  • Proficient knowledge of archival cataloguing standards and excellent research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Qualification to undergraduate degree level in a relevant subject.

Desirable Qualifications:

  • Experience using an archive management system.
  • Cataloguing modern science archives and working with born-digital archives.
  • Knowledge of post-War and contemporary science and library cataloguing standards.

About the Role:

This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years, reporting to the Keeper of Archives and Modern Manuscripts.

Working Environment:

The role will be based in the Department of Archives and Modern Manuscripts at Cambridge University Library.



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