Digitisation Assistant Exeter, England
Job description
Education and Academic Services
There are two new part-time (18 hours per week) posts, available immediately on a fixed-term basis until 31 October 2024.
Summary of the role
These part-time roles are based in Special Collections in the Old Library, undertaking digitisation of selected archival materials for the Digital Archive of the Middle East (DAME) project.
The work will involve using a digital SLR camera and specialist software to produce digital images of a range of materials from the archives held in Special Collections and other documents from the University’s Arab World Documentation Unit at the Institute for Arab and Islamic Studies (IAIS).
Working alongside a small team, with the Project Manager of the DAME project and other Special Collections staff, you will have the opportunity to handle a fascinating range of unique historical documents. The role requires an ability to work methodically and with sustained concentration over long periods, and to handle fragile documents with care and respect.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022).
Our research income in recent years means we’re the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world’s most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. More than 99% of our research is of international quality and our world-leading research impact is growing faster than any other Russell Group university (2021 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.
Benefits
We offer some fantastic benefits including:
- 39 days leave per year
- options for flexible working
- numerous discounts at leading retailers
- onsite gyms on all of our campus’ and a cycle to work scheme
- sector leading policies around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to six weeks full pay) and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- stunning campus environments in Exeter and Cornwall, in the beautiful South West of England
Further information
Before submitting an application you may wish to discuss the post further by contacting Dr James Downs, Archivist of the Middle East Collections and DAME Project Manager, telephone (01392 722096) or email [email protected].
