Digital Collections Manager

4 weeks ago


Boston Spa, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Digital Collections Management Co-Ordinator

Role Overview

The British Library's Digital Collection is a vast and complex repository of digital objects, requiring efficient management to ensure their long-term preservation and accessibility. As a Digital Collections Management Co-Ordinator, you will play a key role in developing and implementing a holistic approach to managing the Library's Digital Collection.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate the implementation of the digital element of the Collection Management Strategy, working closely with curatorial colleagues to ensure a comprehensive approach.
  • Manage local services such as the Digital Media Capture Unit to ensure handheld digital acquisitions are properly processed and preserved.
  • Support the Head of Digital Collections Management in policy development and implementation.
  • Collaborate with colleagues from Digital Preservation and Curation to ensure a cohesive approach to digital lifecycle management.

Requirements

  • At least years of previous experience in a managerial capacity, with operational experience with digital library systems or technologies.
  • Undergraduate degree in Library, Archives, or Information Science, or a related discipline.
  • Sound understanding of concepts relating to digital lifecycle management, including issues and concepts relating to long-term digital preservation and curation.
  • Excellent people skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong writing, desktop computing, and information management skills.

What We Offer

The role is primarily based in Boston Spa, Yorkshire, with flexibility to work part of the week from home. There may be opportunities for occasional travel to London and abroad to engage with international digital collection management initiatives.



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