Special Collections and Archives Coordinator

This is a job description for a Special Collections and Archives Coordinator at Ulster University. The role involves overseeing the operational activities of the university's special collections and archives, contributing to an archival catalogue, answering queries related to the collections, and supporting the promotion and digitization of materials. The job also includes supervising staff, providing training, producing reports, ensuring legal compliance, and participating in relevant project groups. Required qualifications include a degree with a postgraduate qualification in Librarianship or Information Science, good computer literacy, and experience in library work. Desirable qualifications include a professional qualification related to special collections or archives management and experience in an academic library setting. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be able to make independent decisions, and be highly motivated.