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Advert sorry deadline is so close (18th November) British Library's 'Reaching the Regions' Programme Project Officer - North East Short-term Contract: approximately 30 Days (Nov. 2002 - Jan. 2003) Fee: £5,400 (Gross + capped expenses) Background The British Library's 'Reaching the Regions' Programme aims to create a sustainable presence for the British Library in the North East region. The Programme team wish to appoint an enthusiastic Project Officer to kick start this first stage of an exciting period of collaboration between the British Library, NEMLAC (North East Museums, Libraries & Archives Council) and the museum, library and archive sector in the North East region. It is hoped that the British Library's presence will be recognisable to the public in the region and show an increase on impact from the outset of the programme. In addition, it will highlight the wealth of material in the sector (museums, libraries and archives), and aim to make these important historic collections more accessible to a wider audience. Regional Project Officer A regional Project Officer is required. A significant amount of travel across the region and to London will be required. Work will mainly focus on identifying, with curatorial support, links between collections held by the British Library in London with collections held in museums, libraries and archives in the North East and, through these links, developing projects which make a tangible difference to the profession and to end users. Many of these projects have already been identified but we now need someone to turn them into reality. A budget is available to initiate projects. Reporting to colleagues and the Working Group is expected. The successful candidate will have good knowledge of the North East's culture. Ideally, you will be a degree graduate with several years working experience in a museum, archive, historic collection or library, and possess good written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to take an analytical approach and see the big picture regarding sustainability of implemented projects. The ability to meet deadlines is essential, as is the use of modern technology. Project management experience is also an advantage. Please write, including a CV and details of two referees, explaining how your experience and skills would make you most suited to this post by Monday 18th November 2002. Interviews will take place on 26th November 2002 in Newcastle. For more information and an informal discussion, please contact: Ian Blackwell, Head of Access & Learning NEMLAC. House of Recovery, Bath Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5SQ tel: 0191 222 1661; email: [log in to unmask] Ian Blackwell Head of Access & Learning North East Museums, Libraries & Archives Council (NEMLAC) House of Recovery Bath Lane Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 5SQ tel: 0191 222 1661 fax: 0191 261 4725 www.nemlac.co.uk