London's Museums, Archives and Libraries "Learning about London" Research Project TWO Consultant Researchers June-December 2001 (fixed term contract) April 2002 will see the creation of a Learning Support Unit (LSU) to help all London's museums, archives and libraries develop appropriate high quality learning opportunities. To ensure that the Unit is relevant to the needs of organisations in all three domains, Resource is funding a 7 month research project, "Learning about London". This will map the current learning provision in London's 1500+ museums, archives and libraries, assess the key areas in which support is needed, and identify the structure and work priorities for the Unit's first three years of operation. London's Museums, Archives and Libraries (LMAL) are now looking for two consultant researchers to carry out this work. Applicants should have * proven research and market research skills (including data collection and analysis, and focus groups) * good oral and written communication skills * the ability to create and work with databases * an education background or a good working knowledge of learning in at least one of the three domains, preferably including archives or libraries A fee of £8000 per researcher is offered for the work. Contact David Murray at the London Libraries Development Agency on 07932 613807 for further information, or to apply, please send your CV and supporting statement to Julian Littaur at the London Museums Agency, Ferroners House, Barbican, London EC2Y 8AA; fax 020 7600 2581; e-mail [log in to unmask] Closing date: 9 am Wednesday May 23rd 2001 Interview date: Wednesday May 30th (at the London Museums Agency) LMAL is the collective name for the London Archives Regional Council, London Libraries Development Agency and London Museums Agency, who will form the steering group for the project. ********************************************************************** Important: This e-mail is intended for the above named person only and should be treated as confidential. If this has come to you in error you should take no action based on it, nor should you copy or show it to anyone; please telephone us immediately. **********************************************************************