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If you subscribe to the archives-nra list then you probably already know about this job. The job also appears on the British Musuem web site and museumjobs.com. British Museum: Archivist and Records Manager Salary: £24,457 Vacancy Type: Full-Time Position Closing Date: Friday, May 26th, 2006 Ref No 71912 We require a professional archivist and records manager to work with the Information Management team to develop the intellectual and physical arrangement of the Museum's public records. You will be involved in a review of existing systems; maximising effective use of the archive collections and improving accessibility to historic documents. There will also be scope for a more strategic focus; promoting the Museum's archives to a wider audience and contributing to the development of an integrated information management service. Required Skills/Qualifications: You will possess a postgraduate degree or diploma in records management and/or archives. You will also have two years’ practical experience in an information or archive management role, and will possess a knowledge and understanding of record review and arrangement as well as archive cataloguing standards. As the first point of contact for providing professional advice across the Museum, an ability to interact with a wide range of people and deal effectively with the public is essential. Application Instructions: For further information or a full application pack, please visit our website www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/jobs/current_opportunities.html, email [log in to unmask] or telephone 0845 601 0885, quoting reference 71912 and where you saw the advertisement. The British Museum is an Equal Opportunities Employer