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Vacancy for Digital Archivist at National Library of Ireland
13 February 2026
Dublin, Ireland
€39,474- €79,618
Full-Time
Vacancy for Digital Archive Systems Technician at Serpentine Galleries
15 February 2026
Hybrid – 3 days onsite (W2 3XA/London) and 2 days from home
£35,000 per annum
Fixed Term
PRONOM releases v.122
Added on 22 January 2026
We are pleased to announce that v.122 of PRONOM has now been released. Version 122 features 23 new PUIDs, 23 new signatures and 19 updates. More detailed release notes of the changes can be found here https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/aboutapps/pronom/release-notes.xml.
Funding Opportunity for Members: DPC R&D Fund – Applications Closing Soon
Added on 20 January 2026
Following the launch of the DPC Research & Development (R&D) Fund in December, the Call for Proposals for the inaugural 2025–2026 round is now well underway and will close on Monday 16 February 2026 at 23:59 (anywhere in the world).
The DPC R&D Fund offers targeted grant support for small, practical projects that help DPC Full Members develop, strengthen, or extend their digital preservation practice. Supported by the DPC Supporter Fund, part of the wider DPC Supporter Program, the Fund represents a significant new investment in member-led research and innovation.
Vacancy for Data Engineer at The National Archives (UK)
25 January 2026
London, England
£45,000
Full-Time
Iowa State University Library becomes the newest member of the Digital Preservation Coalition
Added on 15 January 2026
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is delighted to announce the Iowa State University Library has joined as its newest Associate Member. 
As an R1, land‑grant university research library in the USA, the Iowa State University Library prioritizes digital preservation. The library strives to ensure digital preservation activities are accessible and manageable for staff who may not be highly technical specialists, enabling broader participation in the stewardship of Iowa State’s digital assets. Preservationists at Iowa State University created a digital preservation roadmap in partnership with AVP in 2019.
Vacancy for Lead Digitisation and Digital Preservation at University of Otago Library
1 February 2026
Ōtepoti, Dunedin
$80,749 to $85,649 per annum
Full-Time
University of Oregon Libraries joins the Digital Preservation Coalition
Added on 13 January 2026
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is delighted to welcome University of Oregon Libraries Special Collections and University Archives (SCUA) as its newest Associate Member, joining a global community working to ensure long-term access to digital materials.
SCUA preserves and provides access to unique archival materials documenting the history of the University of Oregon, the region, and a wide range of research communities, and its membership reflects an ongoing commitment to strengthening digital preservation practice.
Digital Preservation Summit 2026: Securing Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age
Added on 13 January 2026
The Digital Preservation Coalition (DPC) is delighted to be the communications partner for the Digital Preservation Summit 2026: Securing Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age, organized by Henry Stewart Events.
Taking place online on 5 February 2026, this virtual conference is co-located with the DAM and Museums Summit and is designed to equip professionals with the tools and strategies needed to address the challenges of digital preservation in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape.