Technical Architect
Boston Spa, Yorkshire • c£27k-£31k
The British Library is one of the greatest research libraries in the
world. Our new strategic agenda is consolidating our position at the
forefront of international developments in collecting, delivering and
archiving electronic information.
As a nation we create billions of pages of digital content each year - a
new and potentially enormous challenge is to preserve this content for
future generations.
The British Library is seeking a Technical Architect to join a small
team of experts to develop and drive a centre of excellence that will
set new standards in practical digital preservation work in the UK. The
centre is jointly developing next generation information architectures
with leading commercial partners. The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent understanding of XML structure, semantics and related
technologies
Several years experience in developing information architectures and
ontologies in XML
Impressive understanding and enthusiasm for low-level technical matters
such as protocol and file format reverse engineering
An in depth knowledge and understanding of file formats, file format
conversion techniques and techniques for content non-repudiation
The ability to confidently explain and evangelise about all technical
aspects of digital preservation
We are looking for an individual who will see this as working in the
most challenging, unchartered professional area in which you can make a
significant difference. This is an outstanding chance to play a high
profile role in preserving one of the most varied collections of digital
content in the world.
To apply, please send a CV quoting reference number AH029205, with a
covering letter that explains how your experience matches the job
profile to:
The British Library
Human Resources
Boston Spa
Wetherby
LS23 7BQ or email [log in to unmask]
T +44 (0)1937 546330 (24 hours)
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 12 January
2006.
Maggie Jones
Executive Secretary
Digital Preservation Coalition
Innovation Centre
York Science Park
Heslington
YO10 5DG
e: [log in to unmask]
t: +44 (0) 1904 435 362
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