Archivist for Digital Collections

3 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full time

The Digital Preservation Coalition is seeking a skilled Archivist for Digital Collections to join their team. As the primary responsibility of the role-holder, you will support the Archival Management System (AMS) across Cambridge University libraries, including Cambridge University Library and college, departmental, and affiliated archives.

**Key Responsibilities:**

  • Maintain the AMS and develop its use and application to meet the needs of stakeholders
  • Act as a first point of contact for system users, responding to inquiries and coordinating with colleagues in the Archive and Modern Manuscripts and Digital Initiatives departments
  • Liaise with the Cambridge archives community and support the Cambridge AMS User group

**Requirements:

  • Qualified archivist or information professional with knowledge of archival collections and services
  • Experience using an archive management system and working with metadata standards and production within an academic library, archive, museum, or related environment
  • Advanced skills working with large quantities of textual data using a range of applications and experience of data management and migration

**Estimated Salary:** £40,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.


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