About the role
This role entails the following duties:
Cataloguing
1. Create a structure for the Petrie Museum Archive based on provenance wherever possible.
2. Create a detailed catalogue according to international cataloguing standards, namely ISAD(G), incorporating existing lists and references where they exist.
3. Use of specialist software (Axiell CALM) for all aspects of collection management.
4. Undertake copyright and data protection checking across the collections.
5. Undertake documentation and ownership checks for named archive collections.
6. Repack archives in conservation-grade boxes and folders where required.
7. Follow and contribute to internal cataloguing terminology and content warnings for archive collections.
Planning
8. Assess the archive for future digitisation projects.
9. Assess AV components of the archive for digital transfer
10. Develop a cataloguing plan for the object wrapping and container collection with conservation colleagues.
11. Plan for future updates of the catalogue and enquiry management.
12. Assist with progress reports and attend relevant meetings, providing timely updates to Friends of the Petrie Museum and the project advisory committee.
Access and Engagement
13. Creating a set of guidelines and documentation for reader access, based on those used by UCL Special Collections.
14. Support the development of public engagement projects based on the archive.
15. Share highlights from the project digitally and at relevant conferences and events.
General
16. Maintain an awareness and observation of Health and Safety Regulations
17. Maintain awareness, and actively support the delivery, of UCL's Sustainability Strategy, policies and objectives.
18. Follow and actively promote the UCL .
19. Carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
20. This job description may be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder.
This is a fixed-term role for one year in the first instance.
Manual handling is required to carry out this role. Training will be provided.
This is an on-campus role. It is not suitable for regular remote working.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit About you
We are looking for candidates who in particular have the following experience and skills:
21. Experience of cataloguing large and complex collections to a high standard, with a good understanding of the legislation underlying the management of archives (particularly copyright and data protection). Good organisational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines, are essential.
Further details
The advert will close on the published date at 23:59 GMT. Interviews will be held at DMS Watson building (the Science Library). A job description and person specification can be accessed from the link at the bottom of this page.
To apply, please provide:
22. An up-to-date CV, including as a minimum detail of your current employment, salary and notice period, details of any former employment and your education history.
23. A supporting statement, showing how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria marked ‘Application’ in the Person Specification found within the Job Description for this post. Your statement should be provided using the free text box under ‘Questionnaire’.
If you have any queries about the role or have any queries about the application process, please contact lccos-jobs, quoting the job title and reference number.
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As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
24. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
25. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
26. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
27. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
28. Immigration loan
29. Relocation scheme for certain posts
30. On-Site nursery
31. On-site gym
32. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
33. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
34. Discounted medical insurance