11 Oct
The University of Manchester
Manchester
Job description
The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK.
Our vast and rich collections (both print and digital) help us to deliver a world class library and information service for The University of Manchester.
We sit at the heart of the University experience for both learning and research and are fully committed to widening access to our expertise, collections and services to individual researchers, local schools, and others in the community.
We are seeking an organised and efficient individual with excellent communication skills and experience of successfully managing complex processes and relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to undertake maternity leave cover as Manchester Digital Collections Content Coordinator.
Manchester Digital Collections (MDC) is the University’s sector leading collections digital image viewer, developed in a partnership with the University of Cambridge.
MDC continues to unleash the incredible research potential of the University of Manchester Library’s outstanding Special Collections and other cultural assets of the University of Manchester.
Integrating high-resolution images with rich TEI metadata and researcher-generated content, MDC draws on expertise from a wide range of professionals across the Library.
Manchester Digital Exhibitions (MDE) is the University’s specialist exhibitions platform which showcases collections and research from the wider University.
These platforms together forms a core part of the Library’s digital collections research offer.
As MDC Content Coordinator, you will manage the successful planning, coordination and delivery of digital collection projects through MDC,
engaging closely with collection care, imaging, metadata and developer teams to ensure flexibility, innovation and sustainability in our delivery.
You will require excellent project management, planning and communication skills to liaise between Library teams and project leads (in research projects, the Library and the University’s cultural institutions), to ensure that the creation and ingest of content is managed efficiently and that images and metadata adhere to agreed standards.
You will oversee a team of cross-directorate specialists and line manage colleagues with direct engagement in MDC and MDE, ensuring coordination and communication across specialist teams and project stakeholders.
During this period, one priority of the role will be to seek ways to better align,
streamline and integrate existing processes and relationships between MDC and MDE, centring researchers, collections and our user communities.
We will also seek to better understand our existing users and seek to expand our reach and impact. You will advocate for MDC and MDE across the Library, including representation in digital collections governance and research project groups, and beyond as part of the wider Digital Collections Consortium.
What you will get in return :
- Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
- Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
- Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
- Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
- Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.
All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to [email protected] .
Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews :
Name : Jane Gallagher
Email : [email protected]
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
▶️ MDC Content Coordinator
🖊️ The University of Manchester
📍 Manchester