1 Advertisement Ref: 659
Library Special Collections, Archive Research Assistant (Fixed term for 18 months, full time)
Salary range: starting at £28,143 and rising to £31,656
It is usual to appoint at the first point of the salary scale
Expected start date ASAP
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic qualified archivist, with demonstrable experience of cataloguing complex archival collections and a working knowledge of the German language. Reporting to the Special Collections Manager and working closely with colleagues in the University’s Centre for German-Jewish Studies, the post holder will be responsible for the processing and cataloguing of the Centre for German-Jewish Studies’ archival collections, and the augmentation of existent catalogues, in order to increase accessibility for research and engagement. The catalogues will be created using archival descriptive standards, using the CALM archival management system. The post holder will work closely with academic colleagues and external organisations to identify relevant features within the collection for use in engagement and will also contribute to the selection of materials for digitisation and the identification of the preservation and conservation needs of the collection. This post will be based at The Keep.
For further information contact Fiona Courage
(Special Collections Manager)
Email: f.p.courage@sussex.ac.uk
Tel. +44 (0) 1273 337518
Closing date for applications: 29th March 2016
For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs
The University of Sussex is committed to equality of opportunity.
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1 Advertisement Ref: 660
Library, Special Collections
Centre for German Jewish Studies Archive Teaching Technician (Fixed term for 18 months, full time)
Salary range: starting at £20,400 and rising to £23,619
It is usual to appoint at the first point of the salary scale
Expected start date ASAP
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic individual, with demonstrable experience of using a variety of scanning and photographic equipment for the purpose of digitising documents from the University’s Centre for German-Jewish Studies’ archival collections. Reporting to the Special Collections Manager and working closely with colleagues in the Centre for German-Jewish Studies, the post holder will be responsible for the creation and processing of digital images to archival preservation standards, and uploading these images to web platform in order to increase their accessibility for research and engagement. The post holder will work closely with senior colleagues to identify relevant features within the collection for use in engagement. This post will be based at The Keep.
For further information contact Fiona Courage
(Special Collections Manager)
Email: f.p.courage@sussex.ac.uk
Tel. +44 (0) 1273 337518
Closing date for applications: 29th March 2016
For full details and how to apply see www.sussex.ac.uk/jobs
The University of Sussex is committed to equality of opportunity.