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Apologies for cross-posting The following vacancy is currently being advertised. Robert Howes Sub Librarian University of Sussex ******************************************************* Supporting art and design history research in Brighton P/T Project Officer (Fixed-term for 1 year) £19,482 to £25,213 or £26,216 to £30,967 p.a. pro rata Ref 144 Interested in art and design? We are looking for someone for an exciting new fixed-term post, which offers scope for working with art and design library collections in the Brighton area. The major libraries in the Brighton area are setting up a one-year project funded by the Research Support Libraries Programme (RSLP) to promote their holdings of published resources which support research in art and design history. The project aims to: · identify the strengths of existing book collections · prepare printed and web-based guides and promotional material · enhance access to rare items · promote future resource sharing and collection management. The partners in the project are the Universities of Sussex and Brighton and Brighton & Hove Council. The part-time (50%) Project Officer will be responsible for carrying out the project, which will be led by the Project Manager and Steering Group. The successful candidate must have a degree or equivalent and a relevant professional qualification, with preferably at least two years' experience in a library, archival or museum environment. Knowledge of art and design history, an ability to create web pages and research skills are essential, as are excellent leadership and project management skills. Salary range dependant on experience and qualifications. Closing date: 26 March 2001. Application forms and further particulars available from the Librarian's Office, University of Sussex Library, Brighton BN1 9QL., tel (01273) 678830. Details of all the University's vacancies can be found via http://www.susx.ac.uk/Units/staffing. An Equal Opportunities Employer.