As the University Museum, the Special Collections are an accredited museum and an important research resource nationally and internationally. The Collections include fine and decorative arts, historic and modern books, Victorian greetings cards and ephemera, posters and artists’ papers. The archival holdings include the private papers of artists associated with the book arts, the practice and teaching of architecture in the Manchester region and the history of the Manchester School of Art. Access to the collections and exhibitions is free and open to all.
We are looking for an Archives Cataloguer to join our team. This new role will help us open up more of our archives and make them discoverable and accessible to students, researchers and members of the public. In this role, you will:
•Assist in cataloguing a wide range of archive material, working with the Special Collections Archivist
•Sort, appraise, arrange and describe the archives using collections management software and according to ISAD
•Work as part of our interdisciplinary team to support the service we deliver as a museum to all our users and visitors
About You:
To be successful you will need to use your knowledge and archive skills, you will also need to have:
•Strong communication skills with a commitment to providing a high-quality service
•Good organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects whilst delivering results on time and to a high standard;
•Knowledge of relevant digital technologies and data management agendas;
•Enthusiasm, dedication and a willingness to learn
Salary:Grade 5 (22,659 -25,482)
Closing Date:22 February 2019
Contract Type:Fixed Term
Contracted Hours per week:35
For full details and to apply see https://manmetjobs.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancy/archives-cataloguer-1507-mmu-all-saints-campus/1518/description/
Working for MMU:
MMU offer a range of benefits to employees, including a central location which is excellent for commuters, a generous annual leave allowance (25 days, plus Christmas Closure, plus Bank Holidays) a fantastic pension scheme, access to retail discounts and Employee Assistance Program, cycle to work scheme, plus many more rewards and benefits.
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