Employment: Research Technician (P-T), Ligatus, University of the Arts London | FMRSI: "Employment: Research Technician (P-T), Ligatus, University of the Arts London
Closing date: 11th March 2011
Research Technician, part time – Ligatus
Reference: 300081
Ligatus Research Unit
University of the Arts London
Position Type: Temporary – Part time
Salary: £26,017 pro rata
Closing Date: 11/03/2011
Job Overview
One year fixed term contract, 20 hours per week.
University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts and a long involvement in the book arts and book conservation.
Ligatus is one of the University’s research centres that could transform the role of object documentation in digital humanities. It is set to combine traditional bookbinding and archiving knowledge with the latest
web technologies in a whole new way, making this role unique in its field.
At the moment, there is no system in place to manage the considerable volume of data Ligatus is accumulating. As part of the team, you will help to design a new system to organise, publish and optimise Ligatus digital collections. You will then manage and maintain the system, administering the digitised data.
Highly IT literate, you can use XML technologies and administer XML data, XML native databases, relational databases and simple type data. You can also deal with image quality issues and design, code, test and correct batch data processing scripts and macro-commands for both text and images.
Articulate, organised and team-focused, you have worked on digital humanities projects before and handled text encoding. Perhaps most importantly, you have an interest in the history of material culture, plus the ideas and enthusiasm needed to get a new research centre off the ground.
This is one of the two positions currently offered by Ligatus, with the second one being a part time Research Assistant.
In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, a final salary pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity
and diversity.
Please download an application pack and then upload your completed application form by clicking link:
http://jobs.arts.ac.uk/ViewJob.aspx?id=7afc7837-db9e-4c61-a037-442564fe42d5
If you have any queries about this role that are not covered in the documentation available below please contact Ewelina Warner, Ligatus Administrator. Telephone: 020 7514 6432.
Email: warner@camberwell.arts.ac.uk.
University of the Arts London aims to be an equal opportunities employer embracing diversity in all areas of activity.
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giovedì, febbraio 03, 2011
First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflic - Forum Restauro @ Conservazione
First Aid to Cultural Heritage in Times of Conflict - 2011
DATES
26 September — 28 October 2011 (5 weeks)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
28 March 2011
PLACE
Rome, with study visits to other cities in Italy
ORGANIZERS
ICCROM International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property http://www.iccrom.org
In cooperation with UNESCO, Blue Shield Network and specialized international and national agencies
With the financial support of the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (MiBAC)
BACKGROUND
Armed conflicts world wide continue to involve deliberate or accidental damage to cultural heritage. Conflicts result in the weakening of governments and societies and endanger the core values that hold communities together. The protection and recovery of Cultural heritage can play a crucial role in rebuilding societies and in overcoming the sense of loss and displacement.
Notwithstanding, in times of conflict, any operation will be delayed as ensuring security and safety of people takes precedence. As a result, it is essential for the concerned professionals working in these areas to understand how and when to intervene to secure or recover cultural heritage while law enforcement, peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts are under way.
OBJECTIVES
• Explore the values associated with cultural heritage and the impact that conflict has on them
• Assess and manage risks to cultural heritage in conflict situations
• Secure, salvage and stabilize a variety of cultural materials
• Take peacetime preparatory action to improve response in times of conflict
• Critically examine the applicability of international legal instruments, and of conservation ethics and principles in times of conflict
• Communicate successfully with the various actors involved, and work in teams
METHODOLOGY
The course will comprise of interactive lectures, group activities, practical sessions, simulations, site visits and case studies. Participants will be asked to develop case studies drawing from their own experience and work context.
PARTICIPANTS
The course is aimed at those who are actively involved in the protection of cultural heritage within a variety of institutions (libraries, museums, archives, sites, departments of antiquities or archaeology, religious and community centres, etc.). It is also aimed at professionals from humanitarian and cultural aid organizations, as well as military, civilian and civil defense personnel. Those with experience in conflict situations are particularly encouraged to apply. A maximum of 22 participants will be selected.
TEACHING TEAM
International team of professionals identified through ICCROM’s network.
WORKING LANGUAGE: English
COURSE FEE: 900 € (Euro)
TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING EXPENSES
Participants are responsible for their round-trip travel costs to and from Rome, Italy, and for all living expenses. To cover the cost of living, including accommodation, participants should plan for a minimum allowance of 1,800 € (Euro) for the entire duration of the course. Candidates are strongly encouraged to seek financial support from sources such as governmental institutions, employers and funding agencies.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The organizers may offer financial support to a limited number of selected candidates who have been unable to secure funding from any other sources. Candidates are also advised to contact Italian cultural institutes in their home countries, as some may be able to offer short- term scholarships for research or training activities carried out in Italy.
APPLICATION
Please fill out the ICCROM application form [http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/forms_en/applfrm_en.doc] and send it together with your personal statement by mail to the contact address below. E-mail applications are encouraged. In the event that it is not possible to provide a scanned version of the necessary photographs and signatures, it will also be necessary to send a paper copy.
Personal Statement: candidates are requested to provide a letter stating clearly the reasons for applying to the course, what they hope to learn from it, and how it will benefit them and their institution, country, or future employer (maximum of 700 words).
FAC 11
Collections Unit - ICCROM
Via di San Michele,13
00153 ROME RM, ITALY
Fax +39 06 58553349
Email: aidinconflict@iccrom.org
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DATES
26 September — 28 October 2011 (5 weeks)
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION
28 March 2011
PLACE
Rome, with study visits to other cities in Italy
ORGANIZERS
ICCROM International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property http://www.iccrom.org
In cooperation with UNESCO, Blue Shield Network and specialized international and national agencies
With the financial support of the Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Activities (MiBAC)
BACKGROUND
Armed conflicts world wide continue to involve deliberate or accidental damage to cultural heritage. Conflicts result in the weakening of governments and societies and endanger the core values that hold communities together. The protection and recovery of Cultural heritage can play a crucial role in rebuilding societies and in overcoming the sense of loss and displacement.
Notwithstanding, in times of conflict, any operation will be delayed as ensuring security and safety of people takes precedence. As a result, it is essential for the concerned professionals working in these areas to understand how and when to intervene to secure or recover cultural heritage while law enforcement, peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts are under way.
OBJECTIVES
• Explore the values associated with cultural heritage and the impact that conflict has on them
• Assess and manage risks to cultural heritage in conflict situations
• Secure, salvage and stabilize a variety of cultural materials
• Take peacetime preparatory action to improve response in times of conflict
• Critically examine the applicability of international legal instruments, and of conservation ethics and principles in times of conflict
• Communicate successfully with the various actors involved, and work in teams
METHODOLOGY
The course will comprise of interactive lectures, group activities, practical sessions, simulations, site visits and case studies. Participants will be asked to develop case studies drawing from their own experience and work context.
PARTICIPANTS
The course is aimed at those who are actively involved in the protection of cultural heritage within a variety of institutions (libraries, museums, archives, sites, departments of antiquities or archaeology, religious and community centres, etc.). It is also aimed at professionals from humanitarian and cultural aid organizations, as well as military, civilian and civil defense personnel. Those with experience in conflict situations are particularly encouraged to apply. A maximum of 22 participants will be selected.
TEACHING TEAM
International team of professionals identified through ICCROM’s network.
WORKING LANGUAGE: English
COURSE FEE: 900 € (Euro)
TRAVEL, ACCOMMODATION AND LIVING EXPENSES
Participants are responsible for their round-trip travel costs to and from Rome, Italy, and for all living expenses. To cover the cost of living, including accommodation, participants should plan for a minimum allowance of 1,800 € (Euro) for the entire duration of the course. Candidates are strongly encouraged to seek financial support from sources such as governmental institutions, employers and funding agencies.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The organizers may offer financial support to a limited number of selected candidates who have been unable to secure funding from any other sources. Candidates are also advised to contact Italian cultural institutes in their home countries, as some may be able to offer short- term scholarships for research or training activities carried out in Italy.
APPLICATION
Please fill out the ICCROM application form [http://www.iccrom.org/eng/01train_en/forms_en/applfrm_en.doc] and send it together with your personal statement by mail to the contact address below. E-mail applications are encouraged. In the event that it is not possible to provide a scanned version of the necessary photographs and signatures, it will also be necessary to send a paper copy.
Personal Statement: candidates are requested to provide a letter stating clearly the reasons for applying to the course, what they hope to learn from it, and how it will benefit them and their institution, country, or future employer (maximum of 700 words).
FAC 11
Collections Unit - ICCROM
Via di San Michele,13
00153 ROME RM, ITALY
Fax +39 06 58553349
Email: aidinconflict@iccrom.org
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