The following position will be advertised in the next edition of ARC :
North West Museums Service/North West Museums, Libraries and Archives
Council*in partnership with North West Regional Archive Council
Project Manager/Archivist-Logjam Audit of Uncatalogued Archive Collections
in the North West
Salary £19770-£22,971 1 year contract – Secondments welcome
Location – North West, flexible
The North West Regional Archive Council (NWRAC) aims to improve and widen
physical and remote access to North West archives. Fundamental to this work
is the identification and prioritisation of uncatalogued and inaccessible
archives. The Logjam project will assess the type, size and cataloguing
priority of these archives in 30 archive repositories across the region and
make recommendations for future action. This is an innovative project and
we are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual, with
experience of cataloguing a range of archival materials to manage the
project.
The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that the project is
completed according to the project plan and within budget. The successful
candidate will have a postgraduate qualification in Archives/Records
Management and an excellent understanding of archival cataloguing,
including standards such as ISAD(G). Computer literacy, particularly Access
databases, would be an advantage and report writing skills are essential.
You will be highly motivated, with good communication and organisational
skills.
In April 2003 this post will transfer to the new North West Museums,
Libraries and Archives Council. For further details on the work of the
North West Regional Archive Council visit www.northwestarchives.org.uk
*NWMLAC will be operational in 2003/4
For an informal discussion please contact Janice Taylor, Archive
Development Officer, NWRAC on 01254 670211 or email
[log in to unmask] For further details of the post and an application
pack please contact Administration Officer, North West Museums Service,
Griffin Lodge, Blackburn, BB2 2PN Tel 01254 670211,
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Closing date Friday 20 September 2002.
Janice Taylor
Regional Archive Development Officer
The North West Museums Service
Griffin Lodge
Cavendish Place
Blackburn
BB2 2PN
Tel: 01254 670211
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
www.northwestarchives.org.uk
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