Position at University of the Arts London

Digital Archivist - Shorter KTP Associate
University of the Arts London

17.5 hours per week, 10 month fixed-term contract
UKP18,200 - pro rata

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for
innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international
reputations in art, design, fashion, communication, performing arts,
conservation and archiving.

We are pleased to work with Book Works in a Knowledge Transfer
Partnership (KTP) on a high profile project to develop Book Works's
digital archive using innovative online archiving techniques to
optimise future growth and to enhance the use of the archive.
Working closely with a team of academic supervisors at Camberwell
College of Art, this role is fundamental to the development of the
project. The research and subsequent online prototype produced will
shape the future of the Book Works' online archive.

Book Works is a London-based contemporary visual arts publisher and
commissioning organisation for artists' publications, founded in
1984. A registered charity, Book Works aims to advance art education
and disseminate visual art practice through books. Book Works
generates its revenue from publishing books, operating a specialist
bookbinding studio and applying for grants from trusts and
foundations.

You will undertake a survey into the company's current archive and
report on the variety of the archive's material and its requirements
for online classification. You will develop a specification and an
initial prototype of an online system that will act as the
foundation for Book Works' online archive. You will work with the
KTP team to test this prototype using archive material to assess its
fit. Documenting the processes of the online system, you will train
Book Works staff through a programme of hands-on workshops and
presentations.

Degree educated in a relevant field of archiving, conservation, fine
art, art history, IT, or book arts, you will have knowledge of
archiving techniques and archive design. Any prior experience in
research and development activities and implementation in relation
to archive requirements would help you, as will knowledge of the
Drupal CMS, excellent communication, project management and
interpersonal skills.

For more information on Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, at
University of the Arts London, please visit

    <URL:http://www.ktponline.org.uk>

In return, we offer a competitive employment package including a
salary that reflects working in London; annual leave; a final salary
pension scheme; and a commitment to your continuing personal and
career development in an environment that encourages creativity,
diversity and excellence.

Closing date: 13 May 2010

Interviews date: end of May.

Please visit <URL:http://jobs.arts.ac.uk> to download an application
pack, applications by CV alone will not be accepted, or
alternatively please contact

    Jill Kovacs
    +44 20 7514 6287
    knowledgetransfer<-at->arts<.>ac<.>uk

University of the Arts London aims to be an equal opportunities
employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity.


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