At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead an exciting digitisation project for unique Science Fiction collections.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Libraries, Museums and Galleries.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive salary, and a creative work environment.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a supportive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by preserving the legacy of a pioneering science-fiction author.
- Qualifications: Specialist photography skills and experience with fragile objects required.
The predicted salary is between 28520 - 30000 £ per year.
Library
Hours of work: Full-time – 35 hours/week
Tenure: Fixed term for 12 months
Hybrid Working: 2 days/week on campus or minimum requirement of 40% on campus, with 60% considered desirable where possible
Based in Libraries, Museums and Galleries, the Cultural Heritage team are seeking a Digital Imaging Officer – Science Fiction Collections for a fixed‑term role of 12 months. This is a perfect time to join the team in Libraries, Museums and Galleries for an exciting digitisation project with the University’s unique Heritage collections.
The role is part of a major project to digitise the entire Olaf Stapledon Archive. Part of the unparalleled Science Fiction Collections, the archive includes drafts, correspondence and diaries of Olaf Stapledon, a pioneering science‑fiction author and Philosophy lecturer at the University of Liverpool.
Responsibilities
- You will be fully responsible for the delivery of the digitisation project, including workflow management, quality control of images and metadata, and digital asset management.
- Reporting to the Digital Heritage Manager, you will work closely with colleagues in the curatorial and licensing teams to make this valuable collection research‑ready, and contribute to a major planned digital resource based on Stapledon’s work.
Qualifications
- You will have to be a specialist photographer with experience handling fragile objects, proven ability in digitisation workflow management including bulk‑processing, and an aptitude for problem‑solving and troubleshooting to meet delivery dates.
Please note that this work will include substantial periods of lone working in a specialist environment with low lighting levels and use of flash, and manual handling of archival material.
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We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Digital Imaging Officer - Science Fiction Collections in Liverpool employer: Corehr
Join our dynamic Cultural Heritage team as a Digital Imaging Officer, where you will play a pivotal role in an exciting digitisation project that brings the unique Science Fiction Collections to life. We offer a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion, alongside opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious academic environment. With a hybrid working model and a focus on meaningful contributions to heritage preservation, this is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about digital imaging and cultural heritage.
