Archivist / Cataloguer - 6 Months Contract
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Location:
London
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Sector:
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Job ref:
DR - 26396
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Job type:
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Salary:
£25,000
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Contact:
Daniel Rose
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Contact email:
daniel.rose@suehill.com
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Contact phone:
02073785459
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Posted:
27/05/22
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Duration:
6 months
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Startdate:
ASAP
Archivist / Cataloguer
London
6 Month Fixed Term Contract
£25,000
35 hours per week
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About the company
Our client, a professional membership organisation has a requirement for an Archivist / Cataloguer to be responsible
the preservation, care, catalogue, and management of records and documents
What you’ll be doing
Working with SSL System Simulation, maintain an organisational technique to ensure that all archive materials can be traced, identified and easily retrieved
Create and maintain accessible, retrievable computer archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology
Commission the preservation of objects, documents, and records
Catalogue and manage valuable collections and records that have deep historical values and the creation of metadata and preparation of indexes for online discovery
Prepare archival records, such as document descriptions, to allow easy access to information.
Organize archival records and develop classification systems to facilitate access to archival materials
Evaluate, and manage various materials that may be fragile and perishable for careful handling, preservation, and or conservation
Preparing record-keeping systems and procedures for archival research and for the retention or destruction of records
Respond to enquiries from the public, businesses, academics and other users with a high level of customer service
Arrange for the retrieval of records and support volunteers and members
Preserve records, documents, and objects, copying records to film, videotape, audiotape, disk, or computer formats as necessary.
Curate materials and records to be featured in publications
Why you’ll be hired
To be considered for this role you will require:
· Experience of research relevant to archival collections
· Excellent organisational skills required
· Excellent communication and interpersonal to relate to and encourage, a range of users
· Experience of cataloguing and working in an archive environment
· Highly IT-literate and able to manage data base and computer-based catalogues
· Ability to work in a small team and as a team player, working with staff and volunteers