> An exciting opportunity has arisen in the A2A central team:
>
> EDITOR - ACCESS TO ARCHIVES PROGRAMME (A2A)
> KEW
> £22,779 - £26,244
>
> The National Archives is at the forefront of the drive to make the
> nation's memory and culture available to the widest possible audience. The
> objective of the A2A Programme is to maintain and develop the virtual
> archives catalogue of material of national and regional significance as
> part of the UK national archives network found on the World Wide Web at
> <http://www.a2a.pro.gov.uk>.
>
> An opportunity has arisen for an Editor to work at the cutting edge of the
> provision of automated access to the archives of England by joining the
> busy Access to Archives (A2A) central team. Main responsibilities will
> include checking catalogues for conformance to description and indexing
> standards, marking up, editing in EAD, liaison with software developers
> and provision of training and guidance to colleagues in local record
> offices, libraries and museums.
>
> You should be a qualified, or experienced, archivist with experience of
> cataloguing in an automated environment. Excellent interpersonal and
> teamworking skills are essential as are good communication skills.
> Knowledge of archival description standards, such as ISAD(G) and the NCA
> Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names is
> essential. Some knowledge of EAD is desirable, although full training will
> be given. It is also desirable that you have some experience of training
> and of producing content for the World Wide Web.
>
> The post is a limited period appointment until the 31 March 2004, with the
> possibility of extension up to a period not exceeding 51 weeks.
>
> In return we offer an excellent package including training opportunities,
> free parking, free staff gym, pension and subsidised cafe.
>
> Application will be by CV and a covering letter outlining why you would be
> suitable for the role with reference to the essential and desirable
> knowledge, skills and personal attributes noted above. Suitable applicants
> will be notified of a date for interview.
>
> Closing date for applications is 29 November 2003
>
> Please send (or e-mail) to:
>
> Bill Stockting
> Senior Editor A2A
> The National Archives
> Kew Richmond
> Surrey
> TW9 4DU
>
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> We are striving towards equality of opportunity and will consider all
> applicants fairly on merit.
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