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The John Rylands Library, University of the Manchester, is currently seeking to recruit a Collection and Research Support Manager (Printed Books). The John Rylands Library (JRL), houses the Special Collections Division of The John Rylands University Library at the University of Manchester. The JRL has world-renowned collections of printed books, manuscripts and archives and in addition to its continuing importance as a research library, the JRL is developing its role as a major cultural attraction. As the Collection Research Support Manager (Printed Books) you will help to manage more than 100 collections of printed books which include the Spencer Collection with its outstanding incunabula. The successful applicant will have significant experience of working in a comparable Special Collections environment. You will also need to have strong leadership and management skills and, ideally, experience in successfully managing change. Further detail and an application form are available on the University web site http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/managementandprofessionaljobs/vacancy/index.htm?ref=177602 Informal are enquiries are welcomed by Rachel Beckett. The closing date for applications is 29th Sepetmber 2010. _____________________________________________ Rachel Beckett Head of Special Collections (Interim) The John Rylands University Library The University of Manchester 150 Deansgate Manchester M3 3EH Tel +44(0)161 275 8720 Mobile +44(0)7831 291801