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Please may I draw your attention to the following vacancy at the University of St Andrews Library's Department of Special Collections. ****THIS JOB WILL NOT BE ADVERTISED IN ARC**** Photographic Archivist, Special Collections Department, University of St Andrews Library Closing date: 22 November 2007 £27,857 - £33,262 per annum The University of St Andrews Library has a vacancy for an archivist to play a leading role in the management and development of its outstanding photographic collections. Reporting to the Head of Special Collections, you will manage the work of the team which curates the photographic collections, lead in the ongoing development and implementation of policies relating to the preservation, digitisation and exploitation of the collections (both within the University and externally), and develop the collections through acquisition. This is a tremendous opportunity for a qualified archivist (or someone able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience) to work with one of the UK's most important photographic collections. You will have a passionate interest in the history of photography, and should have a good working knowledge of photographic processes and their various preservation issues. You will also be highly IT literate, with specific knowledge of both archival and digital imaging systems and be familiar with relevant metadata and descriptive standards, an excellent communicator who is able to engage effectively with academic, public and commercial communities, skilled in management and leadership, and a team player who will be able to make a positive contribution both as a senior member of the Special Collections team and as manager of the experienced photographic team. For an informal discussion of the post, potential candidates are invited to contact the Head of Special Collections, Dr Norman Reid, by email to [log in to unmask], or by telephone to 01334-462339. Further particulars and full details of the application procedure are to be found under job ref. 067/07 on the University's current vacancies list on the website at: http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/employment/ -- Mrs Rachel Hart Muniments Archivist Department of Special Collections University of St Andrews Library North Street St Andrews Fife KY16 9TR Scotland UK Tel: +44 (01)334 462327/462339 E-mail: [log in to unmask] Website: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/specialcollections