Archival Services Consultant

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Archival Services Consultant (26000801)Job Description Archival Services Consultant - (26000801) Job Description Provide specialized advisory on archival services delivered to the public and researchers, including access services, reference inquiries, and consultation of paper and digital materials, in a manner that enhances user experience and service excellence.Provide specialized advisory on evaluating the content and quality of archival records (paper, audiovisual, and digital) preserved in the central archives, and their contribution to supporting the Library’s research and cultural objectives.Provide specialized advisory on technical archival services, such as cataloguing, classification, description (metadata), and digitization, ensuring alignment with local and international standards.Provide specialized advisory on the thematic value and qualitative content of archival materials, and offer recommendations regarding the feasibility and significance of their accessibility, ensuring compliance with legal policies and privacy and transparency requirements.Provide expert support to align archival service development programs and plans (such as inventory, preservation, access, restoration, and digitization) with the Library’s strategy and future directions.Perform any other duties or responsibilities related to the nature of archival work as assigned by the direct supervisor. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Archival Science, Knowledge Management, Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, Public Administration, or a related field.Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience. Job Category: Other JobsAdvertiser: Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum LibraryEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: 40001-50000Schedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 18/05/2026Unposting Date: 18/09/2026

Bachelor’s degree in Archival Science, Knowledge Management, Library and Information Science, Archival Studies, Public Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 11 years of relevant experience.

Provide specialized advisory on archival services delivered to the public and researchers, including access services, reference inquiries, and consultation of paper and digital materials, in a manner that enhances user experience and service excellence. Provide specialized advisory on evaluating the content and quality of archival records (paper, audiovisual, and digital) preserved in the central archives, and their contribution to supporting the Library’s research and cultural objectives. Provide specialized advisory on technical archival services, such as cataloguing, classification, description (metadata), and digitization, ensuring alignment with local and international standards. Provide specialized advisory on the thematic value and qualitative content of archival materials, and offer recommendations regarding the feasibility and significance of their accessibility, ensuring compliance with legal policies and privacy and transparency requirements. Provide expert support to align archival service development programs and plans (such as inventory, preservation, access, restoration, and digitization) with the Library’s strategy and future directions. Perform any other duties or responsibilities related to the nature of archival work as assigned by the direct supervisor.