Scottish Artists Archive Network
Published: 4 October 2024
This internship will involve assisting with the initial development stages of the Scottish Artists Archives Network (a network of artists archives around Scotland designed to share skills and knowledge), by gathering key data (eg mapping archives around the country), building a website, and assisting with initial networking events.
Scottish Artists Archive Network
Apply for this SGSAH-funded internship with Scottish Artists Archive Network, up to 12 weeks FTE, between January & October 2025.
The project will involve assisting with the initial development stages of the Scottish Artists Archives Network (a network of artists archives around Scotland designed to share skills and knowledge).
Deadline for Applications is 15th November 2024.
Location
The role will be predominantly a remote one. However, there will be opportunity for the researcher to visit both the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust and the Alasdair Gray Archive.
Project
To assist with the initial development stages of the Scottish Artists Archives Network (a network of artists archives around Scotland designed to share skills and knowledge), by gathering key data (eg mapping archives around the country), building a website, and assisting with initial networking events.
Outputs
Initial mapping of sector to demonstrate need of network resulting in clear research goals that will generate content for a new accessible website. This will be a foundation from which we can grow the network and apply for future funding.
Timescale
Application Deadline: 15th November 2024
Start date (or must start by): Flexible
End date (or must end by): Flexible
Project can be worked full time, part time or flexibly in blocks
Benefits to the Researcher
This project will give the researcher experience in working with a wide variety of artists archives, and collecting and presenting data.
. The researcher will develop skills including:
. Collaboration
. Networking
. Insights into managing an artists archive
. Working on a research project with wider outcomes
. Thinking of delivery and impact
. Audience development
. PR via social media etc.
. Peer to peer learning
. Knowledge exchange
Key Relationships
The project has been initiated by Tilly Heydon, Archivist at The Wilhelmina Barns Graham Trust and Sorcha Dallas, Custodian of The Alasdair Gray Archive. We will jointly supervise the researcher, set regular meetings and milestones as well as connecting them to our wider networks.
Person Specification
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A1 – Knowledge Base |
C1 – Professional Conduct |
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Subject Knowledge |
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Health and Safety |
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Research methods – theoretical knowledge |
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Ethics, principles and sustainability |
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Research methods – Practical application |
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Legal requirements |
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Information Seeking |
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IPR and copyright |
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Information literacy and management |
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Respect and confidentiality |
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Languages |
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Attribution and co-authorship |
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Academic literacy and numeracy |
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A2 – Cognitive abilities |
C2 – Research management |
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Analysing |
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Research Strategy |
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Synthesising |
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Project planning and delivery |
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Critical thinking |
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Risk management |
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Evaluating |
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Problem Solving |
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A3 – Creativity |
C3 – Finance, funding & resources |
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Inquiring minds |
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Intellectual insight |
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Financial management |
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Innovation |
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Infrastructure and resources |
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Argument construction |
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Intellectual risk |
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B1 – Personal qualities |
D1 – Working with others |
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Enthusiasm |
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Collegiality |
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Perseverance |
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Team working |
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Integrity |
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People management |
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Self-confidence |
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Supervision |
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Self-reflection |
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Mentoring |
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Responsibility |
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Influence and leadership |
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Collaboration |
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Equality and diversity |
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D2 – Communication & dissemination |
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Preparation and prioritisation |
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Communication methods |
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Communication media |
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Time management |
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Publication |
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Responsiveness to change |
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Work-life balance |
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B3 – Professional & career development |
D3 – Engagement and impact |
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Career management |
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Teaching |
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Continuing professional development |
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Public Engagement |
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Responsiveness to opportunities |
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Enterprise |
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Networking |
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Policy |
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Reputation and esteem |
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Society and culture |
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Global citizenship |
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First published: 4 October 2024
