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Forwarded to me by Dr Long at Birmingham City University to whom all enquiries should be directed Margaret Procter ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Forgive me for mailing and I hope that you are the correct contact but I believe that the opportunity outlined below might be of interest to one of your students or graduates. If you are able to circulate I'd be grateful. Many thanks, Dr. Paul Long Senior Lecturer Birmingham School of Media Birmingham City University Perry Barr B42 2SU tel: 0121-331-5468 Birmingham Centre for Media & Cultural Research http://interactivecultures.org/ Temporary archival position available: Birmingham. The Birmingham School of Media, in partnership with Birmingham Archives and Heritage and Media Archive Central England (MACE), are seeking a freelance worker to assist with a primary assessment of holdings in the Philip Donnellan Archive. This project is funded by a grant from the Digital Film Archive Fund (DFAF) via Screen West Midlands and runs from February – May 2010. The successful applicant will be expected to commence work by March 2010 at the latest and work is expected to last for approximately 10 working weeks. Description of work: The aim of this project is to assess and catalogue (where possible) the scope, nature and significance of the deposits in the Philip Donnellan Archive. These deposits comprise: celluloid film, audio tape and photographs, as well as other production-based archives such as scripts and shooting schedules, research notes et al. Some of the deposits are extremely delicate and will need careful handling or identifying for referral to trained conservation staff. While the archive is not yet catalogued, an initial deposit list exists to aid and guide the work. The ultimate objective of this task is to produce an assessment of holdings that will aid a further bid for the preservation and digitisation of material, as well as the consolidation of the archive from holdings held in private hands. Primarily, the work will take place in the Birmingham Archives and Heritage Department in Birmingham Central Library with office space also available at the BCU City North campus (Perry Barr). Training in cataloguing software will be provided for candidates unfamiliar with it. Opportunity: This project will establish a working relationship between the various partners and it is hoped that the successful candidate will contribute to the planning for future funding bids. Person specification: Applicants should have a knowledge and understanding of issues in documentary film and television historiography and archives, particularly those pertaining to conservation and cataloguing. A working knowledge of copyright/Intellectual Property would be an advantage in order to identify any potential issues pertaining to film and audio deposits derived from BBC recordings. Applicants should be well-organised and able to plan and deliver to their own work schedule with attention to detail. Remuneration: Payment will be by negotiation based upon the applicant’s requested daily rate and exclusive of expenses, excepting those incurred in the course of necessary work-related travel. The successful applicant will be paid from DFAF funds via BCU, as a freelance supplier. Payment will be made i) for an initial evaluation (based upon one day’s visit and collaboration with the Archivists) ii) upon successful completion of the agreed schedule of work and submission of a final report. Background: For information on Philip Donnellan see: http://www.philipdonnellan.com/ Birmingham Archives and Heritage Service: www.birmingham.gov.uk/archives Media Archive Central England: http://www.macearchive.org Screen West Midlands: http://www.screenwm.co.uk/ APPLICATIONS Applications should be submitted by post or email by midday, Monday 15th February 2010 to: Dr. Paul Long Birmingham School of Media Birmingham City University Perry Barr Birmingham B42 2SU Email: [log in to unmask] Applications should include: a letter of application including a statement of relevant experience; CV; daily rate and indication of availability. Interviews will be held at the end of February (precise date TBC). Please direct enquiries to Dr. Paul Long by email or telephone – 0121-331-5468. Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=archives-nra