Metadata Digitisation Officer
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Richmond, London
Metadata Digitisation Officer
Royal Botanic Gardens,Kew - Library Art and Archives (LAA)
Location: Richmond
Salary: £17,729 per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Contract / Temporary
Placed on: 14th August 2015
Closes: 2nd September 2015
Full-time, fixed-term contract, 51 weeks from start date
Kew Gardens, Richmond
Kew is the world-leader in plant diversity science, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, and a major visitor attraction, that shows the importance of plants in
all our lives. Kew's mission is to inspire and deliver science-based plant
conservation worldwide, enhancing the quality of life.
The Library Art and Archives (LAA) at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, are
responsible for organising and managing one of the world's most comprehensive
collections of botanical literature, art, illustrations and archives, which
form an unparalleled resource for a large and increasingly diverse global user
community.
We are seeking to recruit a Metadata Digitisation Officer who will be
responsible for inputting metadata onto Kew's Digital Asset Management System
(Digifolia), increasing access to collections, and contributing to the
dissemination of botanical knowledge worldwide.
You will have solid communication skills, a broad knowledge of managing data
and images, and an ability to work meticulously, with close attention to
detail. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills in a unique and
inspiring organisation.
Benefits include 30 days holiday per year, a choice of pensions, a flexible
benefits scheme as well as a great working environment.
For further information, please visit our website
[https://careers.kew.org/vacancy/metadata-digitisation-
officer-228044.html](https://careers.kew.org/vacancy/metadata-digitisation-
officer-228044.html)
Closing date: 2 September 2015.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all
sections of the community. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants
who meet the essential criteria for the post.
No agencies please.
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