Vacancy for Technical Analyst - Digital Preservation at Cambridge University Library
Posted 10 hours 47 minutes ago by Digital Preservation Coalition
Published: 13 May 2022
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Fixed Term
Digital Preservation ProgrammeCambridge University Libraries have launched an exciting five-year Digital Preservation Programme to establish a new Digital Preservation Service.
Based at the main University Library, this role offers an opportunity to contribute to a pioneering initiative that aims to manage digital collections sustainably for the future, enhancing user experience and maximizing access to valuable digital assets.
The Digital Preservation Service will support digital materials from acquisition to access, ensuring ongoing availability of culturally and historically significant collections, including digitized images, research publications, data, and born-digital archives.
The programme encompasses cloud-native and open-source services to maintain access and develop tools for digital deposit, search, discovery, and use.
About the RoleThe Technical Analyst will be part of the Digital Preservation team, collaborating across departments and with external stakeholders, including academics and collections staff.
This role involves establishing digital services such as transferring data from handheld storage devices, supporting the creation of the CUL Digital Preservation Lab, and preparing digital materials for preservation workflows.
Candidate RequirementsThe ideal candidate will possess a broad technical skillset, including:
- Understanding of data vulnerabilities and digital technology risks
- Knowledge of digital preservation challenges, such as media conservation, web archiving, or digital forensics
- Strong familiarity with digital formats and metadata
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders