Established in 2015, the East London Mosque Archives has a unique and growing archive, which is housed in a purpose built strong room with mobile shelving and climate controls. It is the only mosque in Britain with such facility. The Archives serves as a repository for the institutional records of the Mosque, dating from 1910 onwards. It also holds the records of organisations affiliated with the Mosque, personal papers of individuals associated with these institutions as well as other primary source materials documenting various aspects of British Muslim history.
Purpose of the role
We are looking for volunteers that can help us to make our archives more accessible to the public, care for the collections and assist with engagement activities. This role would ideally suit candidates wanting to pursue a career in the archives/heritage sectors. There will be opportunity to get involved with a range of activities depending on your area of interest. You will also receive regular one-to-one support and full training relevant to your work activity. Volunteers will:
Listing new archive donations.
Adding description and subject terms to existing catalogue entries.
Labelling and boxing folders.
Researching content for the Archives’ social media platforms.
Assisting with exhibitions and other archive-related events.
Requirements
Volunteers should have:
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team with minimal supervision.
Careful methodical approach to work with strong attention to detail.
Experience of using MS Office applications (e.g. Excel, Access and Word).
Interest in local history.
Interest/some experience of working in the archives/heritage profession.
Commitment
Volunteers should be willing to commit themselves to 1 day per week (Thursday or Friday) for a period of minimum 3 consecutive months. Hours of volunteering will be from 10:00am-4:00pm. This role is based at the Mosque’s complex, Maryam Centre, 45 Fieldgate Street, London, E1 1DU. We will reimburse volunteer travel expenses where possible.
How to apply
Please send your CV and a short covering letter (no more than one A4 page) explaining why you would like to volunteer at the East London Mosque Archives and a little bit about your experience or suitability for the role. Applications should be submitted by Thursday 31 January 2019.
All applications and enquiries should be directed to Shahera Begum, Archivist at East London Mosque, on [log in to unmask]
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