Vacancy - Project Manager at University of Leeds - SPRUCE Project

The University of Leeds has recently been awarded Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) funding to undertake the SPRUCE Project under JISC 12/11 Digital Preservation Funding Call. The SPRUCE Project will inspire, guide, support and enable UK Higher Education Institute’s (HEI) to address preservation gaps and to use the knowledge gathered from that support work to articulate a compelling business case for digital preservation. The Project will be led by Leeds University Library in collaboration with four partners: the British Library, the Digital Preservation Coalition, the Open Planets Foundation and the London School of Economics.

A graduate with a good knowledge of relevant issues in Higher Education, you will be able to demonstrate your experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team, and with senior business and IT/IS partners. In particular you will have experience of working in one or more of the following areas: digital content creation and/or description; digital preservation strategies, tools or techniques; business case creation and/or cost/benefit analysis; management of a JISC funded project; institutional policy creation; stakeholder evidence capture and analysis; event organisation and facilitation; formal report writing.

Professional & Managerial Grade 8 (£36,862 - £44,016 p.a.), Full time, Fixed-term until 30 November 2013. Deadline 23rd Jan 2012. For more details see: http://t.co/xkM7ltmA

Vacancy - Project Officer at London School of Economics

The Library at the London school of Economics (LSE) is seeking to recruit a project officer for the Digital Communications Enhancement Project on a 6-month fixed-term contract Salary : £31,998 to £38,737 p.a. inclusive

The Library is at the heart of LSE, one of the world’s greatest social science universities, and serves a vibrant community of students and staff in the centre of London. An opportunity has arisen for a confident, self-motivated individual to join our busy and dynamic Library Services.

The post holder will be responsible for using their awarensss of current and emerging digital preservation theory and practice to distil key messages for the target audiences of the project and, in collaboration with the in-house design unit, designing and producing training materials. The post holder will also participate in piloting the materials in information literacy training, provided in partnership with experienced Library trainers, and will contribute to documenting the outcomes of the project for the wider JISC and UK/HE community.

To apply for this post please go to the link below. If you need to contact us please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us on 020 7955 7859 quoting reference 1222073.

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The closing date for the receipt of applications is midnight on 6th January 2012. Interviews are expected to take place on the 17th January 2012

Archives New Zealand is developing and implementing a full-scale government digital archive, working closely with the National Library of New Zealand within the Department of Internal Affairs.

This key management role has responsibility for the business change workstreams to ensure practical implementation of digital archiving and digital continuity for all stakeholders (internal and across government). This role leads a high-performing and diverse team responsible for developing digital preservation capability at Archives New Zealand and for ensuring successful relationships with a wide range of key stakeholders. This includes working intensively with Archives' managers to support the evolution of Archives' "business as usual" activities to progressively encompass management of digital public archives. This role is also at the forefront of championing the importance of digital preservation in the public sector, stimulating debate and challenge existing practice where appropriate.

Location: Wellington, fixed term to 30 June 2013, Salary: $90,950 - $117,700 Closing Date: 12pm, Friday 25 November 2011 For more details see: http://www.bfound.net/detail.aspx?jobId=101473&CoId=164&rq=1

University of London Computer Centre (ULCC) are looking for a suitably experienced individual to join our Digital Archives & Repositories Team. You will be responsible for assisting our Senior Repositories Specialist in the technical development and maintenance of our repository service, liaising with external and internal customers and with our network and hosting services team.This is a new post, for 18 months in the first instance. The role is predominantly a technical one and requires a experience of implementing and supporting institutional repositories, and a good understanding of related issues such as digital preservation, linked data and research information management. In addition to managing the requirements of existing customers we expect you to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of the service infrastructure. We also actively encourage participation in innovative project opportunities, often in participation with other institutions.

£31,233 - £37,923, Fixed-Term Contract Full Time Closing Date30 November 2011, for more details see:

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