Digital Data Curators

4 days ago


York, York City, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

Job Overview

The Digital Archive Assistants will work closely with the Archaeology Data Service to provide digital data archiving services for UK archaeology. The successful candidate will have a general education to include 5 GCSE passes at Grade 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent educational qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Routine digital archiving tasks including accessioning, mounting, and indexing of data collections, validation of data and conversion of data into different formats.
  2. Assisting in the preparation, production and maintenance of webpages.
  3. Responding professionally to general enquiries about ADS services and escalating complex issues accordingly.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Able to make effective use of standard office computer systems including word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • An ability to work on your own initiative, with appropriate guidance/direction
  • Good accuracy and attention to detail; and be able to complete tasks on time and to a specified standard.

Estimated Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum

About the Company

The Archaeology Data Service provides digital data archiving services for UK archaeology and is based in the University of York but works closely with external partners. The successful candidate will be working with a team that manages the highly regarded Open Access journal, Internet Archaeology.



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