Head of Conservation and Bindery, Cambridge University Library
Grade: Grade 7
Salary Range: £27,854 - £36,298 p.a.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and proactive
individual to work at the heart of one of the world’s major research
libraries. Cambridge University Library is a major scholarly resource,
not only for the University’s staff and students, but also nationally
and internationally. It has been collecting books and manuscripts since
the 15th century and now has one of the greatest and most accessible
collections in the world. As a legal deposit library for almost 300
years, the University Library also has comprehensive holdings of UK
publications, as well as extensive collections built up through purchase
over several centuries.
The successful candidate will lead all aspects of preservation and
conservation at Cambridge University Library. S/he will manage the staff
and operations of the Conservation and Bindery Departments in caring for
the Library’s collections - from newly published printed material to
special collections in manuscript, printed and artefact form - and in
playing a key role in supporting exhibitions work and digitisation projects.
S/he will have excellent management, organisational and communication
skills and ensure that the Library is at the forefront of current
thinking and best practice with regard to preservation and conservation
for libraries and archives. S/he will contribute to wider strategic and
operational planning for the Special Collections Division as a whole.
Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Jill Whitelock, Head of Special
Collections (01223 765691; [log in to unmask]).
Further details can be downloaded from
http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/Vacancies/HeadofConservation.pdf or are
available from the Librarian’s Office, Cambridge University Library,
West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DR, tel: 01223 747413; email:
[log in to unmask]
Applications, in the form of a completed CHRIS/6 form
(http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), a covering
letter, curriculum vitae and contact details for three professional
referees should be sent to the University Librarian either by post to
Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR or
electronically to [log in to unmask] (but not both) by 5pm on
the closing date. Please complete Part 1 and Part 3 of the application form.
Interviews will take place on 31 May 2013
Closing Date: Monday 6 May 2013
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