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This post has just been advertised in ARC - please pass details to colleagues without access to the circular. This post is also open to suitably qualified individuals, perhaps 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 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: 15th February 2008