* Evaluate, design, build and implement software tools and workflows to support the preservation of the Library's digital collections
  * Analyse the Library's digital collections, preservation aims and available access tools for the purposes of identifying and planning preservation actions
  * Undertake research into file formats and their software and hardware dependencies
This position supports the development of procedures and software for
maintaining access to digital collections, across technological and
organisational changes.

  
A current focus is articulating requirements and prototyping tools and system
components for library staff to collect born-digital publications and
archives, and to ensure their long-term sustainability.

  
Non-ongoing contract of 18 months with the possibility of an extension of up
to three years.

  
Employer: National Library of Australia [closing date: 23 September 2012]



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