Digital Preservation Specialist

4 weeks ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time
Role Overview
Cambridge University Libraries seeks a Digital Archivist to aid the completion of their 5-year Digital Preservation Programme. The successful candidate will work closely with Archives and Modern Manuscripts and Digital Preservation teams to develop processes, train staff, and advise on curation.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement digital preservation processes
- Appraise, acquire, and catalogue born-digital archives
- Train and support archivists and curatorial staff
- Liaise with record creators, IT systems managers, and developers for guidance and advocacy

Requirements
- Experience in managing and preserving digital archives
- Intermediate IT literacy and basic familiarity with computer programming, storage infrastructure, and information security
- Knowledge of archival and digital preservation theory and standards
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to liaise with stakeholders, assess risks, and inform preservation planning using research and problem-solving skills. A qualification in Archive Administration or Library and Information Studies is preferred.

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