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*With apologies for cross posting* Drawing Room is the only public, non-profit gallery in the UK and Europe dedicated to the investigation and presentation of international contemporary drawing. In October 2013 Drawing Room launched Outset Study - a free, open access research hub comprising a growing reference library of books on contemporary international drawing, Drawing Room publications and a programme of events and exhibition displays. We are now looking for a volunteer to assist with our library services. The volunteer will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of aspects of library management, as well as experience of working closely with our curators and gallery team to deliver an ambitious exhibitions and events programme. Areas of work: - Basic cataloguing - Publication exchanges - Assisting with stock management and acquisitions - Library enquiries - Assisting with book club sessions, library events and displays - Assisting with education and outreach Person specification: - An interest in art librarianship, information management and contemporary art - The ability to work independently and within a team - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal - Have exceptional attention to detail - PC literate - Flexibility to attend events on occasional evenings - Minimum of 1 day per week, 3 month commitment Further information: Deadline: 11am Tues 14 January 2014 Interviews: Tues 21 January 2014 Start: January 2014 Expenses: We are able to cover expenses for travel within London. There is also potential for additional paid work on Saturdays. For further information please contact the Study Librarian, Yamuna Ravindran, at [log in to unmask]