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Posted on behalf of the British Records Association:

 

OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTEER ARCHIVISTS

 

Part-Time Volunteer Archivist: Records Preservation Section

 

We are seeking a suitable person to join our team of volunteer archivists who are engaged in carrying out the work of the Records Preservation Section.  Principally this work involves sorting, classifying and identifying suitable places of deposit for the historical records received at our Finsbury Library premises from a variety of owners and depositors.  The records usually received are deeds, legal, estate and personal papers relating to British history from the sixteenth century to the twentieth century.  There are also opportunities for advisory and archive appraisal work conducted off-site and for contributing to a continuing archival appraisal project based at the Law Society Library in Holborn.

 

This role might particularly suit newly qualified archivists wishing to diversify their archival experience or archivists who have ceased regular full-time employment but wish to continue to use their skills and experience.   Applicants should have a recognised archival qualification.  Although this is a volunteer role, an honorarium of £500 a year is available for a suitable candidate who is able to commit to devoting a minimum of two days a week regularly to the position.  Necessary expenses incurred by volunteers in carrying out its work are met by the Association.  

 

Further enquiries and applications should be addressed to Dr Anthony Smith, the Chairman of the Records Preservation Section, by email at  [log in to unmask]   or in writing to the British Records Association, Finsbury Library, 245 St John Street, London EC1V 4NB.   The closing date for applications is 7 December 2012

The Association would also be very pleased to hear from any qualified archivist who has time to spare and is willing to devote some of it to assisting us with our work on a more occasional basis.

 

 

Karen Stapley

Honorary Secretary

British Records Association

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Karen Stapley
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