Project Archivist (Cataloguing) - Dumfries Dumfries   £24,402 - £26,298

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Project Archivist [Cataloguing] (Temporary)
Archive Centre/Ewart Library Dumfries
£24,402 - £26,298
Closing date: 24 February 2012

Working 36 hours per week, this temporary post is for a period up to 20 months. Post is funded through the Wellcome Trust.

We are seeking a Project Archivist to arrange and catalogue the archival records of the Crichton Royal Institution for the benefit of the medical history research community and the wider public. You will analyse the record series, catalogue to ISAD[G] standards using CALM software and index using classification schemes such as MESH or ICD10.

Qualified to degree level in relevant subject and a post graduate qualification in Archival studies, you must have a high level of computer literacy, high level of skills in CALM (or equivalent) cataloguing software, be highly organised and motivated and be able to work with and organise a team of volunteer workers.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

For further information please contact Graham Roberts on 01387 269254 or 01387 253820.

Interviews will be held on 14 March 2012.

Job Reference:   DGA002173

Closing Date:     24-Feb-2012

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