Vacancy for Project Archivist at Cambridge University Library
Posted 17 hours 23 minutes ago by Digital Preservation Coalition
Date: 9 July 2021
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Fixed Term
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Archivist to catalogue and prepare the Stephen Hawking Archive for research access. The archive was recently allocated to Cambridge University Library under the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. Further details about the acquisition are available here .
Working in the Department of Archives and Modern Manuscripts, reporting to the Keeper of Archives and Modern Manuscripts, the role is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 2 years. Responsibilities include arranging, describing, auditing the physical condition, rehousing, and reviewing the archive to identify and manage personal, including special category, information. The main output will be a catalogue of the archive following international and local standards for archival description, generated using the Archive Management System, ArchivesSpace, and published on the online discovery platform, ArchiveSearch. The collection will then be made available to researchers in the Manuscripts Reading Room. The role will also support inquiries about the archive and contribute to the work of the department as required.
The successful applicant will demonstrate substantial experience cataloguing archives to professional standards, working in a library or similar environment, and supporting stakeholders including colleagues, donors, and researchers. They will have proficient knowledge of archival cataloguing standards, excellent research and analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong written and verbal communication skills. A relevant undergraduate degree is required.
Preferred candidates will have experience using archive management systems, cataloguing modern science archives, working with born-digital archives, and cataloguing library materials. An interest or knowledge in post-War and contemporary science, library cataloguing standards, and a postgraduate qualification in archive management is desirable.