Collection manager Documentation centre Dutch Political Parties
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Are you interested in politics? Do you have an eye for heritage? And would you enjoy working in a small, enthusiastic team to unlock, preserve and innovate the growing collection of the Documentation centre for Dutch Political Parties (DNPP)? Then we are looking for you!
The DNPP collection contains both physical and digital collections of programmes, brochures and magazines from political parties and their affiliated institutions, as well as academic and other literature about these parties. Political and cultural heritage such as posters, photographs and party political paraphernalia is also collected. In addition, the DNPP manages a number of party archives. With this broad collection profile, the DNPP offers researchers, journalists and other users from home and abroad a variety of source material.
Collection manager Documentation centre Dutch Political Parties
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What are you going to do?
As a collection manager you will play a key role in facilitating scientific and practice-oriented research with impact. As a building block in a team that is still being formed, you will be closely involved in the further development of the DNPP’s collection and acquisition profile.
Specifically, your duties will consist of:
- Collecting, managing and making available the physical and digital collections of the DNPP, within the framework of the collection and acquisition plan. You will be responsible for monitoring this plan and implementing it on a daily basis, together with the collection specialist(s), student assistants and interns.
- Developing plans to improve access to the physical and digital collections. This includes, for example, further developing the (functional) management of the repository, the image bank and the web archive.
- Co-writing project proposals for the acquisition of external funding in the field of (digital) heritage and collection management.
- Writing accessible texts for the website, organising guided tours and exhibitions, together with colleagues.
In your position, you will maintain a network of researchers and other stakeholders and facilitate cooperation with political parties and heritage partners.
Who are you?
You understand how scientific research is conducted, have an appreciation for heritage, and possess a strong political affinity. You have what it takes to be a unifying force in a small and enthusiastic team. You enjoy getting your teeth into larger projects and are not afraid to learn new things, particularly in the field of digitisation and management systems. You know how to get your colleagues on board with innovation and improvement, while keeping a close eye on mutual cooperation and everyone’s qualities.
What do you bring to the table?
- Higher professional education (HBO) or university education (WO) level of working and thinking, with a completed degree in a discipline relevant to the position.
- You have demonstrable experience working with physical (archival) materials.
- Digitisation plays a major role, both in the FAIR use of the collection and in scholarly practice, so ICT expertise is important; you want to master the latest standards in this field and are willing to increase your expertise through training (e.g. the Heritage Academy).
- You can write clear, accessible pieces for academics, policymakers and practitioners, both in Dutch and in English (B2/C1 level).
- You are collaborative, have experience with project-based work and coaching colleagues.
- A good understanding of the scientific fields related to the DNPP (history, political science, public administration, constitutional law) is an advantage.
In addition, you recognise yourself in the following characteristics:
- Strong analytical skills and innovative thinking.
- Organisational skills; you work in a structured and systematic manner.
- You have an enthusiastic, creative and flexible attitude.
- Political affinity; you are passionate about democracy.
What can you expect from us?
- In accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities, we offer a salary of at least € 3.546 up to a maximum of € 5.538 (schaal 10) gross per month for a full-time employment contract.
- 232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.
- End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
- Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
- Initially, this involves a 0.8-1.0 FTE employment contract for a period of 12 months, which will end by force of law after this period (UFO profile: Scientific Information Specialist 2). This does not apply to employees who are already permanently employed by the University of Groningen; they retain their right of permanent employment.
Where will you be working?
At the University of Groningen (UG), you work at a broad top-class university that covers all fields of academia and technology. Support staff members offer a vital contribution to the effort made by lecturers and researchers toward the development of talent and a better, sustainable society. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.
The University of Groningen Library (UB) is the University’s central hub for information. As a centre of expertise and services, the UB is innovative, professional, and customer-focused. With around 130 staff members, the UB uses ICT to increase access to information, promote the University’s research, and make academic work and knowledge open and accessible for future generations. The UB provides facilities tailored to the needs of students, making it a comfortable and popular place to study. If you would like to learn more about the University of Groningen Library, visit rug.nl/ub.
You will be working at the Documentation centre Dutch Political Parties, where you will be part of a small, enthusiastic team that focuses on managing and making accessible valuable collections about political parties in the Netherlands. It is a dynamic environment in which your input and expertise are valued and where you will have ample opportunity to develop yourself at the intersection of heritage, democracy and science.
The Documentation centre for Dutch Political Parties (DNPP) is an independent institute, organisationally embedded within the University Library of Groningen, consisting of seven to eight employees. The DNPP aims to provide a broad audience of researchers, journalists, professionals from politics and administration, and other interested parties with grounded information about political parties and their organisation. The DNPP facilitates research by systematically collecting and making (digitally) accessible documentation, publications and physical material from and about parties. In addition, the DNPP’s researchers also conduct scientific research into Dutch political parties and aspects of party democracy, sometimes from a comparative perspective. The results of this research are published in a series of collections and monographs on Dutch parties, among other things. Over the past fifteen years, the DNPP has developed into an information and knowledge centre with national and international renown.
The University Library Groningen (UB) is the information hub of the University of Groningen (RUG). As a centre of expertise and service provision, the UB is innovative, professional and customer-oriented. The UB utilises the possibilities of ICT to increase the availability of information, promote the university’s research and make scientific work and knowledge open and accessible to future generations.
Application procedure
After submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation by email.
The selection committee assesses your application and you will be notified as soon as possible whether you are invited for an interview.
We would like to get to know each other better in a first interview, which can take place either online or on location.
We may schedule a second interview with you. This interview can be complemented with an assessment. We may also ask for references at this point.
After a positive interview, we will discuss the terms of employment together. When everything is completed, we are happy to welcome you at the University of Groningen! Curious about what the onboarding process at the University of Groningen looks like? On our information page for new employees, you can read what to expect.
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Please add the following documents to your application:
- CV.
- Cover letter.
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