Summary of job
The Irish Film Institute (IFI), is the Irish national body charged with the promotion of film culture, as part of the IFI, the Irish Film Archive is responsible for collecting, and preserving and making available Ireland’s moving image heritage and the collections in its care include film, document and digital collections. The Digital Preservation Manager leads the Digital Collections team who have responsibility for ensuring digital objects in the IFI’s care remain authentic, accessible, re-usable and understandable in the future.
The Digital Preservation Manager (DPM) is a senior manager position and responsible for the management and ongoing preservation of the digital collections, leading the Digital Collections Team to achieve this. The DPM is also has responsibility responsible for overseeing the Archive digital network and maintaining digital systems, equipment and infrastructure to ensure efficiency & productivity; this requires liaising with vendors, consultants and other relevant parties to make sure all systems work.
The DPM works closely with the Head of Archive and other senior archive managers to devise and implement overall Archive policy; providing support and information for the creation of grant applications & reports and assisting with the identification of the Archive’s future needs of in terms of funding, technological developments, storage, access etc.
Candidate competencies
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Demonstrable practical experience with digital preservation (particularly related to digital collections in libraries, museums, archives or special collections) is essential.
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Qualification in Information technology, digital curation or a related information management discipline. Academic qualifications in another discipline with demonstrable experience and knowledge of the digital preservation environment will also be considered.
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Excellent communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrable experience managing and motivating staff is essential.
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Familiarity with infrastructure management is essential including processes related to equipment management, system upgrades, interaction with technology support teams
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Ability to contribute positively while being pragmatic about resource and budgetary constraints.
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Experience in developing policy in a library or archive environment is highly desirable.
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Experience in planning and managing projects.
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Demonstrated ability to research and resolve problems using a variety of resources and tools
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Ability to communicate complex technical ideas in simple language.
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Ability to work across multiple teams and disciplines.