Dear all
Below is a copy of a job advert that has been placed in ARC - please could
you bring this to the attention of any colelagues who might be interested.
I would also like to draw your attention to the equal opportunities comment!
Teresa
The Women's Library is a new cultural centre housing the most extensive
collection of women's history in the UK. In addition to the Reading Room,
the library provides exhibitions, talks, events, an education programme and
a cafe.
Assistant Archivist - 35 hours per week
Salary: £22,210-£24,576 - pro rata per annum
We are looking for an archive professional to join our Special Collections
team. The main duty will be to assist in developments to improve
accessibility to the archive collections. The collections primarily date
from the 20th Century and include a range of records reflecting women's
lives in Braitain - from personal papers to those of campaigning bodies.
The post-holder will also assist in the documentation of the collections,
applying ISAD(G) and ISAAR(CPF) standards and using CALM Collections
Management System. They will also provide advice and support to users by
contributing to the Library's enquiry service, support the exhibition and
education programmes, and other research where required.
Candidates will have a first degree; a recognised postgraduate archive
qualification and a good knowledge of collections management and
documentation issues, including professional cataloguing standards. At
least one year's experience working in an archive, library or similar
institution is desirable, as is a demonstrable interest in women's history,
women's studies.
London Metropolitan University is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as
such welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are
currently underpresented in male candidates in this area and that their
applications would be particularly welcomed.
Please see http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/staff/vacancies/ for further details
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