Graduate Trainee Digital Archivist
Applications for this vacancy closed on 3 May 2024 at 12:00PM
**About the role**
The Bodleian Libraries is looking for Digital Archivists of the future. Our
Graduate Trainee Digital Archivist Scheme could be your first step towards a
career in 20th and 21st century archives. Preserving the past for the benefit
of the future is increasingly a matter of preserving born-digital materials,
and this traineeship will support you to develop the knowledge and skills you
will need to develop a career in this field.
This scheme combines on-the-job training and funded postgraduate study. You
will learn traditional and digital curation skills, applying these to the
Libraries’ 20th- and 21st-century archive collections. You will be involved in
processing digital materials, including archiving websites, but will also have
the opportunity to work with the archives of individuals and organisations.
You will learn everything from editing XML metadata, to assessing legal risks,
to using digital curation tools. You will also work towards a postgraduate
qualification in Archives & Records Management from Aberystwyth University.
Applications are welcome from graduates of any discipline relevant to the
Libraries' 20th- and 21st-century archives (see
https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/weston/finding-resources/guide), but are
particularly encouraged from candidates with a STEM or Social Sciences
background. This is an entry-level traineeship, and we do not expect you to
have any prior experience in the field, but we will want to understand why you
are interested in pursuing a career in archives.
This is a training role and is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 2
years beginning in early Sep 2024. One afternoon per week will be released for
study, and you will be expected to participate in two short study schools run
by Aberystwyth University.
Please do not apply if you already have, or are currently doing, an
undergraduate or postgraduate degree related to Archives Administration /
Information Management / Librarianship / Museum Studies, or if you have
already completed a traineeship in Archives / Heritage / Libraries, or have
substantial work experience in these areas.
This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Tier 2 visa
under the points based immigration system. Applications are welcome from
candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would
be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.
This role requires lone working and regular manual handling.
Due to work involving handling highly valuable or sensitive items, the
successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and
Barring Service check.
**About You**
If you are flexible, have a strong grasp of digital technologies, and a
passion for problem-solving then this might be the career for you.
You will also need great communication skills, initiative, and a willingness
to work closely in a team.
Excellent IT literacy is also essential.
A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Medicine subjects, or in
politics, economics, international relations, or philosophy is desirable.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV (which should be no more than 2
pages) and a Supporting Evidence Form** as part of your online application.
The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable
selection criteria, as listed in the job description, please explain how you
meet each one.
The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Susan Thomas, Head of Archives &
Modern Manuscripts who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(susan.thomas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday on Friday 3 May 2024 can be
considered. Shortlisting for this position will take place in the first half
of May, and applicants can expect to hear about an outcome during the week
commencing Monday 20 May 2024. Interviews are expected to take place on
Tuesday 11 June 2024.
For further information about the Bodleian’s archive and manuscript
collections see https://archives.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/
For further information about the Bodleian Libraries Digital Archivist
Graduate Training Scheme see
https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/trainee-digital-archivist
The Bodleian Libraries is looking for Digital Archivists of the future. Our
Graduate Trainee Digital Archivist Scheme could be your first step towards a
career in 20th and 21st century archives. Preserving the past for the benefit
of the future is increasingly a matter of preserving born-digital materials,
and this traineeship will support you to develop the knowledge and skills you
will need to develop a career in this field.
This scheme combines on-the-job training and funded postgraduate study. You
will learn traditional and digital curation skills, applying these to the
Libraries’ 20th- and 21st-century archive collections. You will be involved in
processing digital materials, including archiving websites, but will also have
the opportunity to work with the archives of individuals and organisations.
You will learn everything from editing XML metadata, to assessing legal risks,
to using digital curation tools. You will also work towards a postgraduate
qualification in Archives & Records Management from Aberystwyth University.
Applications are welcome from graduates of any discipline relevant to the
Libraries' 20th- and 21st-century archives (see
https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/weston/finding-resources/guide), but are
particularly encouraged from candidates with a STEM or Social Sciences
background. This is an entry-level traineeship, and we do not expect you to
have any prior experience in the field, but we will want to understand why you
are interested in pursuing a career in archives.
This is a training role and is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for 2
years beginning in early Sep 2024. One afternoon per week will be released for
study, and you will be expected to participate in two short study schools run
by Aberystwyth University.
Please do not apply if you already have, or are currently doing, an
undergraduate or postgraduate degree related to Archives Administration /
Information Management / Librarianship / Museum Studies, or if you have
already completed a traineeship in Archives / Heritage / Libraries, or have
substantial work experience in these areas.
This role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Tier 2 visa
under the points based immigration system. Applications are welcome from
candidates who don’t currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would
be eligible to obtain a visa via another route.
This role requires lone working and regular manual handling.
Due to work involving handling highly valuable or sensitive items, the
successful candidate will be required to undertake a basic Disclosure and
Barring Service check.
**About You**
If you are flexible, have a strong grasp of digital technologies, and a
passion for problem-solving then this might be the career for you.
You will also need great communication skills, initiative, and a willingness
to work closely in a team.
Excellent IT literacy is also essential.
A degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Medicine subjects, or in
politics, economics, international relations, or philosophy is desirable.
**What We Offer**
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees’ wellbeing and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV (which should be no more than 2
pages) and a Supporting Evidence Form** as part of your online application.
The supporting evidence form lists each of the essential and desirable
selection criteria, as listed in the job description, please explain how you
meet each one.
The Chair of this recruitment panel will be Susan Thomas, Head of Archives &
Modern Manuscripts who can be contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(susan.thomas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday on Friday 3 May 2024 can be
considered. Shortlisting for this position will take place in the first half
of May, and applicants can expect to hear about an outcome during the week
commencing Monday 20 May 2024. Interviews are expected to take place on
Tuesday 11 June 2024.
For further information about the Bodleian’s archive and manuscript
collections see https://archives.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/
For further information about the Bodleian Libraries Digital Archivist
Graduate Training Scheme see
https://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/trainee-digital-archivist
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**About the role**
The Bodleian Libraries is looking for Digital Archivists of the future. Our Graduate Trainee Digital Archivist Scheme could be your first step towards a career in 20th and 21st century archives. Preserving the past for the benefit of the future is increasingly a matter of preserving born-digital materials, and this traineeship will support you to develop the knowledge and skills you will need to develop a career in this field. This scheme combines on-the-job training and funded postgraduate study. You will learn traditional and digital curation skills, applying these to the Libraries’ 20th- and 21st-century archive collections. ... About the role The Bodleian Libraries is looking for Digital Archivists of the future. Our Graduate Trainee Digital Archivist Scheme could be your first step towards a career in 20th and 21st century archives. Preserving the past for the benefit of the future is increasingly a matter of preserving born-digital materials, and this traineeship will support you to develop the knowledge and skills you will need to develop a career in this field. This scheme combines on-the-job training and funded postgraduate study. You will learn traditional and digital curation skills, applying these to the Libraries’ 20th- and 21st-century archive ... |
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