THE COUNCIL FOR BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY
BIBLIOGRAPHER
The Council for British Archaeology, an educational charity, wishes to
appoint a Bibliographer to assist with the production of the British & Irish
Archaeological Bibliography.
The successful candidate will have a degree in British archaeology or a
related qualification, familiarity with information work, and strong
computing skills, particularly in working with databases. Some knowledge of
editing, publishing and abstracting will be an advantage.
This is a permanent post, based in central London. Salary UKP 14,000-16,480
plus London weighting (UKP 2,134) and pension benefit, based on experience.
Closing date for applications 31 August 2001. Interviews 24 September 2001
in London.
FURTHER DETAILS
The Council for British Archaeology (CBA)
Founded in 1944, the CBA is a registered charity and a company limited by
guarantee. Through our Council, eleven English regional branches, CBA
Wales/Cymru, our partner the Council for Scottish Archaeology and a small
permanent staff, the CBA works to promote the study and safeguarding of
Britain's historic environment, to provide a forum for archaeological
opinion, and to improve public interest in, and knowledge of, Britain's
past.
The British & Irish Archaeological Bibliography (BIAB)
The British & Irish Bibliography continues the service formerly provided by
previous CBA abstracting publications, giving regular and comprehensive
information on selected publications covering the archaeology of Great
Britain and Ireland, utilising appropriate information technology to collect
and disseminate the information for the benefit of those interested in the
historic environment.
The purpose of BIAB is to indicate the material currently being published.
It also provides a research service for consultation in years to come, and
enables specialists to discover what is happening in fields other than their
own. As well as publishing volumes on new publications, BIAB is adding to an
already large computer database of information on all previous relevant
publications. A substantial part of the BIAB database is now available on
the Internet (see www.ads/ahds.ac.uk/catalogue/biab.html).
The bibliography contains references together with short abstracts of
publications in the defined area of interest. Abstracts are concise
summaries indicative of the content of published articles, together with
bibliographic information which allows the originals to be traced and
consulted.
BIAB staff now compile abstracts using a bibliographic database, using
Microsoft Access. The text for the printed bibliographies is output directly
from the database and supplied to the printers as camera ready copy. BIAB
staff are provided with portable computers to facilitate data entry while
working in archaeological libraries away from the office.
The BIAB entire bibliographic database, which includes material from earlier
bibliographies going back to the 17th century, will be made available to all
BIAB subscribers from January 2002.
Further BIAB services are also being considered, taking advantage of
developing computer technology.
Full details of BIAB can be found on the CBA's web site at
www.britarch.ac.uk/biab
The job
The main purpose of the post is the origination of bibliographic information
for BIAB, with particular responsibility for the technical aspects of BIAB
The main duties and responsibilities are to:
1 Contribute to the gathering of bibliographic information for
inclusion in the BIAB database, utilising appropriate library and
information resources, and, where necessary provide abstracts for relevant
publications.
2 Be responsible for the maintenance of BIAB's master bibliographic
database, including archiving and backup of core data, validation and
migration of new data onto the system; and the export of data in agreed
formats for dissemination.
3 Take responsibility for generating text documents from the database
in the agreed formats required for production of preamble, abstracts, and
appendices of BIAB volumes.
4 Maintain and, where necessary, update data standards relating to
BIAB's bibliographic database, and liaise with relevant organisations and
individuals regarding the developing relevant standards and exchange of
bibliographic data.
5 Maintain and edit the BIAB web pages and oversee the development of
BIAB's web-based services.
6 Liaise as necessary with IT specialists to develop and deliver BIAB
digital services.
7 Write and maintain project documentation, user guides and online
help manuals relating to the BIAB database and provide support for those
contributing abstracts for BIAB.
8 Be conversant with BIAB software and computer hardware.
9 Maintain an awareness of developments in archaeological publication.
10 Represent and promote BIAB and develop links with main user groups
to ascertain their service requirements.
11 Assist with informing CBA Officers, staff and specialist committees
on all matters relating to BIAB.
12 Respond to queries relating to BIAB and archaeological publication.
13 Such other duties that may from time to time be requested by the
Chief Bibliographer
Qualifications and background
The successful candidate will have a degree in British archaeology or a
related qualification, familiarity with information work, and strong
computing skills, particularly in working with databases. Some knowledge of
editing, publishing and abstracting will be an advantage.
Personal qualities, language skills, an ability to write accurately and
clearly, and a friendly telephone manner will all be important. The
successful candidate will be able to work under pressure, have a sense of
humour, be good at communicating with people from all walks of life, and
work well within a small team with minimal supervision.
Salary and contract
Salary UKP 14,000-16,480 plus London weighting (UKP 2,134) and pension
benefit, based on experience. The post is permanent, following a three month
probation period, and will be based in central London. Any job offer will be
subject to independent checks.
Working conditions
The post is based in the BIAB office in The British Academy, 10 Carlton
House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH (nearest underground station Piccadilly
Circus). The normal working day is 9.00am - 5.00pm, though this may be
varied with the Chief Bibliographer's agreement. The post carries a holiday
entitlement of 24 days, with additional days at Christmas, Easter and some
bank holidays.
Applications
Four copies of your application, consisting of a CV plus supporting letter
and names and addresses of two referees, should be sent by post to The
Deputy Director, Council for British Archaeology, Bowes Morrell House, 111
Walmgate, York YO1 9WA. Applications sent by email or fax will not be
accepted. Closing date for receipt of applications is 31 August 2001.
Interviews will be held on 24 September 2001 in London.
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Dr Mike Heyworth, Deputy Director, Council for British Archaeology
Bowes Morrell House, 111 Walmgate, York YO1 9WA, UK
tel 01904 671417, fax 01904 671384, web www.britarch.ac.uk
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