Research Officer - Theses Mass Digitisation (CSLIB1330)

Are you an enthusiast of digital collections for research and study? Are you an advocate for a collaborative, inclusive, and enabling research culture with good communication skills, both verbal and written? Do you have ambitions to progress in the GLAM Sector (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums)? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research-intensive Universities?

Leeds University Library received institutional funding in 2021 to support a Mass Digitisation Feasibility Study.  The focus of the study is to understand the potential of mass digitisation of arts and humanities resources and increase provision of online resources to staff and students. The Research Officer role will deliver a specific work package for the project examining the options for mass digitisation of Leeds.  The outcomes will inform decisions related to the overarching Mass Digitisation Scoping Project and fits into the University’s Digital Transformation Strategy. 

The aim of this role is to identify best practice outside the University in relation to theses digitisation and access.  The assessment should include a review of similar projects conducted at other Universities (whether undertaken in house or externally), any benefits realised, costs and recommendations on whether to proceed with digitisation of theses at Leeds University Library.   The assessment will also include an analysis of the scale and scope of the collection, including an analysis of existing workflows, licensing and resourcing to making doctoral theses available.  

Good communication skills (written and verbal) in addition to analytical skills are essential.  This role is suited to hybrid working, however you will be required to work in Leeds as required.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Jodie Double, Digital Content and Copyright Manager

Email: J.L.Double@leeds.ac.uk  

Closing Date: 06 Jun 2022

Section: Administrative and Clerical Support

Salary: £27,924 to £33,309 p.a.