Job Title: Digital Archivist - Fixed Term Contract
**Job Overview:**
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We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Archivist to join our team on a fixed term contract basis. As a Digital Archivist, you will be responsible for the acquisition, management and preservation of digital collections.
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**Key Responsibilities:**
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* Acquisition and processing of digital materials
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* Metadata creation and standards adherence
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* Digital asset management system maintenance
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* Cataloguing and indexing digital collections
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* Assisting in digitization projects
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* Providing research support to staff and students
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**Requirements:
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To be successful in this role, you will need to have a strong understanding of digital preservation principles, metadata standards and asset management systems.
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A relevant postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Studies, Archives Administration or a related field is essential.
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You should also have experience working with digital collections, preferably in an academic library setting.
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Additionally, you should be proficient in MS Office and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mind, attention to detail and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
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**Benefits:
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This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
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* Pension scheme
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* Health insurance
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* Annual leave entitlement
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* Professional development opportunities
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**Further Information:**
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If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by [Closing Date].
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Please note that we are unable to consider applications received after the closing date.
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Garda vetting may apply.
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Further details are available at [website URL].
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University of Galway is an equal opportunities employer.
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# Keyword: DigitalArchivist
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