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The L&M of Freemasonry recently advertised this challenging position. The deadline for applications is being extended in order to raise awareness of this new, exciting project and to attract as many applications as possible. The post will involve managing a team of volunteer co-ordinators who will conduct a survey of Lodge and Chapter records in England and Wales. The results will be made available for future use by researchers via the L&M website. The volunteer co-ordinators will be responsible for collecting information about the preservation and storage of records held by Lodges/Chapters using National Preservation Office models. This innovative project represents unique use of the NPO preservation assessment methodology among archives held by a private organisation. The Project aims to encourage good record keeping practice among Lodges and Chapters and, where possible, the deposit of older records with local record offices. All those who have already submitted applications need not reapply - each applicant has been informed of the extended deadline, which does not affect the interview process or projected Project start date. Please pass details to colleagues without access to the ARC circular or to other suitably qualified individuals, perhaps experienced archive users, who can demonstrate research skills using original archives resources, the compilation of statistical data, report writing skills and experience of supervising volunteers. thank you, Susan Snell Archivist and Records Manager THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM OF FREEMASONRY (Library and Museum Charitable Trust of the United Grand Lodge. Registered Charity No 1058497) www.freemasonry.london.museum The Library and Museum of Freemasonry is an independent charitable trust and registered museum with Designated status for its collections of books and documents, objects and images associated with the history of Freemasonry. The Library and Museum acts as the repository for the archives of the United Grand Lodge of England including material from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. Further information about the collections and access to our online catalogue is via the website. We are undertaking a project, using volunteers, to record the historical records of Masonic lodges across England and Wales. We are seeking a Co- ordinator for this project based at the Library and Museum in Central London PROJECT MANAGER – ARCHIVES SURVEY (Commencing Spring 2008) Part time (14 hours per week) Two year contract £10,500 pa (equivalent to £26,000pa) To co-ordinate the voluntary work of provincial co-ordinators in collating a comprehensive survey of archives created by lodges and chapters, establishing a methodology for data collection while recording and ensuring consistent standards are applied to data collection and providing advice on any conservation/preservation issues which arise. To supplement this locally obtained information with other information held centrally and in local or national archives. Using this information to help develop statistical historical information and finding aids for researchers. We are seeking an archivist with a recognised postgraduate qualification who is an enthusiastic and motivated individual with excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience of working with volunteers, presentation skills and familiarity with the use and collection of statistical data would be desirable but no previous knowledge of freemasonry is required. Applications from suitably qualified individuals who can demonstrate research skills using original archives resources, the compilation of statistical data, report writing skills and experience of supervising volunteers will also be considered. For an application form please contact the Director on [log in to unmask] To apply please send a covering letter and application form to: Diane Clements, Director, The Library and Museum of Freemasonry, Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5AZ Closing date for completed applications: Friday 29th February 2008