Vacancy at University of London Computer Centre: Database/ Web Developer

Database/Web Developer (Digital Archives)
Position type: 18 months, Full-time
Salary: £31,383 - £38,073 pa incl LW
Closing date: 15th November
Location: London

University of London Computer Centre (ULCC) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Web and Database Developer to join its expanding team of specialists in academic and research technologies.

ULCC is involved in a wide range of projects and services for the HE and cultural heritage sectors, in the UK and internationally, including systems for digital archives, libraries and research repositories. Our current and recent projects have included work on social networking, Web archiving, digital preservation, linked data, text-mining, and e-books.

The successful candidate will be expected to make a substantial contribution to two exciting new projects developing online tools for collaborative transcription, extending the work of the award-winning Transcribe Bentham project (a partnership with University College London). You will also be expected to contribute to our work on managing digital repositories for many London-based HEIs, and contribute proactively to new opportunities.

Full details at: http://is.gd/ulccwebdev2012

Vacancy at Tate: Digital Preservation Manager

Digital Preservation Manager
Position Type: Permanent, Full time
Salary: £27,150
Closing date: 31 October 2012
Location: London

If you’re an expert in digital preservation, come and share your skills with the widest possible audience. Our Information Systems team delivers systems and information management services to over 800 gallery staff across all our sites, as well as supporting our website. Now we need a committed, enthusiastic person to preserve and manage our digital resources and act as an advocate for developing digital preservation expertise across the organisation. We’ll look to you to manage projects and budgets, ensure digital resources are well-managed and accessible and maintain a register of all digital assets. Other tasks will range from developing action plans, reviewing policies and strategies and creating staff training programmes to ensuring Tate systems accommodate all defined digital preservation metadata.

To succeed you’ll need an impressive track record of managing digital rich media resources, developing metadata schemes to support preservation and training users. A sound grasp of best practice, excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style will also be important.

With four major sites across England, Tate holds the national collection of British art from 1500 to the present day as well as international modern and contemporary art. This is an exciting time to join us as we are embarking on the next stage of our development, which will see the completion of Tate Modern and the further development of the visitor facilities and gallery spaces at Tate Britain. With all these developments, we aim to increase public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of this art. Join our committed team, and help take our collections to the widest audience possible.

Our opportunities are open for you to apply online. Please visit: www.tate.org.uk/about/workingattate/ to create an account by registering your details or if you are an existing user, log into your account. For all opportunities, we ask candidates to complete an online application form for the vacancy they are interested in. If you need an application form in an alternative format, please call us on 020 7887 4997. Once you have submitted your application, you can keep track of its progress by logging in to your account. Our jobs are like our galleries, open to all.

Vacancy at TATE: Conservation Technician, Time-Based Media

Conservation Technician, Time-Based Media
Position Type: Permanent, Part Time
Location: London
Salary: UK £20,049 - £22,716 appointment to post will be made at £10,025 pro rata to £20,049
Closing Date: 19th October 2012

Purpose of the Job

To provide technical support for the conservation, preservation and use of Time-based Media (TiBM) artworks in Tate's Collection and Care and to handle prepare and document artworks and their associated components

Main Activities/Responsibilities

 Provide technical expertise for the conservation of artworks in Tate’s Collection and care

• Create and update records for Tate’s Collection Management System (TMS) and Conservation Records.
• Support the acquisition of TiBM artworks through media and equipment checking, sourcing equipment and updating Conservation Records.
• Assist Senior Technicians and Conservators in the preparation and treatment of Time-based media works of art.
• Assist Senior Technicians and Conservators with research and find solutions to technical issues related to the care, preservation and use of artworks.

 Collections Care and Preventive Conservation Activity

• Assist in the long-term preservation and collection care of the TiBM artworks including annual migration.
• Assist in the design and use of long-term collection care procedures, including those for packing, storage, display and installation.
• Assist with preventive conservation activities such as environmental monitoring, integrated pest management and maintenance of artworks.
• Monitor and maintain works of art, equipment and accessories in storage.

Provide technical support for Tate programmes e.g. acquisitions, displays, exhibitions or loans

• Provide accurate time estimates for your activities.
• Organise and deliver technical input on time for agreed projects under supervision from Senior Technicians or Conservators.
• Create display copies and undertake other production activity as required under supervision from a Senior Technician or Conservator.
• Create and document information about TiBM artworks including media, media production and installation specifications with details of equipment and accessories.
• Support workplace activity and implement required Health and Safety measures.

Management, Supervision and Training

• Supervise contractors, interns or trainees as required.
• Contribute to training for Tate staff, interns, and others as required.
• Support the Conservation management team in reviewing, improving and implementing procedures and policies.

Public and Professional Activities

• Develop and update expertise through Continuing Professional Development.
• Share knowledge and expertise with colleagues.

 For more information and a job description, go to: http://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/job_search_view.aspx?jobId=799&JobIndex=4&categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=&PageIndex=1&Number=21

Questions? Contact: Lousie Lawson, TATE. email: Louise.Lawson AT tate.org.uk

Vacancy at Archives New Zealand: Digital Preservation Analyst

Digital Preservation Analyst
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Wellington, New Zealand
Salary: NZ$81,051 - NZ$109,658
Closing Date: 7th September 2012 (New Zealand Standard Time)

• Key opportunity to mix technical capability with policy and research
• Leading-edge all-of-government programme

Archives New Zealand has a statutory responsibility for the long term storage, preservation and accessibility of digital records.  The Government Digital Archive Programme will transform the way Archives conducts its business, allowing large-scale transfers of digital records and preserving them over the long-term.

You will be tasked with providing business-focused digital preservation strategies for material held within the digital archive and specialist advice in relation to formats and metadata.  You will work with others to research and resolve complex technical issues related to the digital archive, such as format variations, validation and enrichment processes, and preservation risks.  You'll also be involved in the development of Digital Preservation policy, both within Archives and with our collaborative partners, and can expect to be working on a variety of research projects related to the Digital Archive and preservation.  You will work closely with a team which includes analysts, archivists and ingest technicians, and with business staff managing transfers, restrictions and access. This is a busy role in an active programme of work. You'll need excellent communication skills, be an adaptable team player, have previous experience in digital preservation, and a related degree.  In return, you'll get to work on an exciting, All-of-Government digital preservation project, that will change the way New Zealanders interact with Government records. 

For more information and a job description, go to: http://www.bfound.net/detail.aspx?jobId=108628&CoId=164&rq=6 Closing date for applications: 5pm (NZ), Friday 7 September 2012 (ie 5am GMT). Questions? Contact: Laurinda Thomas, Public Sector Digital Continuity Manager on 04 495 6237, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it