Edinburgh University Library
Project Officer
RSLP Project
This is one of several fixed-term archive posts created in the University
of Edinburgh as a result of Research Support Library Programme (RSLP)
funding. It is for 14 months in duration from date of start.
This collaborative project, “Missionary Collections in the UK: A Project
to Facilitate and Improve Access” will require the Project Officer to
create collection level descriptions for relevant archival holdings in both
the Special Collections Division of Edinburgh University Library, and in
the Centre for the Study of Christianity in the Non-Western World, at
New College.
A professionally qualified, experienced archivist is required. Familiarity
with listing according to a recognised archival standard (e. g. ISAD(G) )
will be essential. The Project Officer must have good computing skills
ideally with some familiarity with web-based finding aids. He/she must
be well-organised, self motivated and have good committee,
administrative and report writing skills.
The post is on the AL2 Salary Scale and the salary range is (£18,915-
24,479). Placement will be dependent on experience and qualifications.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Richard
Ovenden, Special Collections Librarian ([log in to unmask] or
0131 650 3412) or Miss Margaret Acton ([log in to unmask])
Further particulars including details of the application procedure should
be obtained from the Personnel Department, 9-16 Chambers Street,
Edinburgh EH1 1HT or Telephone: 0131 650 251(n) (24 hour answering
service). Please quote Reference number (306130) Closing date for
receipt of applications is 31 March 2000
http://www.personnel.ed.ac.uk/recruit.htm
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Arnott T Wilson
University Archivist
Department of Archives
Special Collections Division
Edinburgh University Library
The University of Edinburgh
George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9LJ
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Tel: +44(0)1316506865
Fax: +44(0)1316506863
email: [log in to unmask]
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