Project Archivist - The I...
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Cape Hill, Sandwell
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Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May
Project Archivist - The Illuminating Chance Collection Project
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council, Cape Hill, Sandwell
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Temporary
Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May
Job ref: 5747130f58ad4641b62b3bfc03212362
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- To make the Chance Brothers collection accessible by undertaking cataloguing in compliance with relevant cataloguing standards and workable cataloguing structures.
- To participate in the service's programme of outreach activities, including talks, visits, events and exhibitions.
- Work together with volunteers, staff members and external partners to deliver set outputs relating to the project
Educated to degree level in Archives and or/Records Management (or equivalent qualifications) - where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a similar role will be required. - Proven experience of delivering and coordinating outreach work
- Proven experience in cataloguing archival collections through software platforms e.g. Axiell Calm.
- Experience of working with volunteers
The 'Illuminating Chance Glass' project is a 12-month project with the aim of increasing public awareness and access to the Chance Brothers Ltd. Collection. The Chance Brothers and Company was a glassworks originally established in Spon Lane, Smethwick (formerly in Staffordshire) in 1822. It was a leading glass manufacturer and a pioneer of British glassmaking technology, with the collection spanning between the 17th Century and the early 20th Century.
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