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Apologies for the cross-posting. Please do forward this to anyone who you think might be interested. Digital Archive SERVICES at the University of London Computer Centre (ULCC) Archive Assistant (Permanent, Full-time) For over 10 years, ULCC's Digital Archive team has dealt with the preservation of valuable digital materials, and played a leading role in major digital archive projects and initiatives throughout the UK. We offer a number of digital preservation services and work with a wide range of clients within the Education, Government, Cultural and Public sectors. Current major projects include the National Digital Archive of Datasets (NDAD), which ULCC operates on behalf of The National Archives; the Digital Preservation Training Programme (DPTP); Digital Asset Assessment Training and the UK Web Archiving Consortium. This is an exciting opportunity for an Archive Assistant to join our collaborative team of archivists, data specialists and computer systems staff in order to provide administrative support for our core services and project-based activities. The role will be ideal for someone considering a career within the new and emerging field of digital archiving, with excellent opportunities for training and ongoing professional development. Requirements: Key duties will include: * Providing administrative and clerical support for the Manager of Digital Archive Services, and its staff, on a wide range of digital archiving projects and services; * Scanning documents, including associated tasks such as optimising images and performing quality assurance checks on images and metadata; * Dealing with user enquiries and meeting orders for copies of NDAD data and documentation. You will also be involved in the maintenance of procedures, particularly in relation to ISO9000 quality assessment, carry out Display Screen Equipment workstation assessments and have the opportunity to be involved with other aspects of the development of our services and projects in conjunction with other members of the team. We are looking for a team-player with a flexible approach, the ability to multi-task effectively and possessing sound clerical skills, supported by good IT skills. You will also need to demonstrate the ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality both in relation to the handling of sensitive or restricted archival data and in providing administrative support to the Manager. Previous experience of electronic records is not essential as training will be provided. Salary: Appointments will be made on a salary band (£24,466 - £28,022) including London Weighting per annum full-time. How to Apply: Application forms and a job specification are available online (http://www.ulcc.ac.uk/about-us/jobs.html), or from Trevor Clissold (ULCC Personnel) on 020 7692 1419 or [log in to unmask] Closing date: Wednesday 20 August 2008. Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Monday 25 August 2008. Kind regards Joanne Joanne Anthony Archivist Digital Archive Services University of London Computer Centre 20 Guilford St. London WC1N 1DZ http://www.ulcc.ac.uk/ Tel: +44 (0) 20 7692 1353 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7692 1234