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This post will be advertised in the next issue of ARC.

 

Archivist (Permanent) Liverpool Record Office

 

Join the Liverpool City Council team and play a part in regenerating our world-famous city for all the people who live and work in it. In partnership with our communities and neighbourhoods, we’re working for a Liverpool that is caring and prosperous, clean and green, safe and socially thriving.

 

We are seeking a qualified archivist for this permanent position. The post will involve the acquisition, appraisal, cataloguing, preservation, promotion and exploitation of archives for the benefit of all users of Liverpool Record Office and Local Studies and Merseyside Record Office.

 

The service is based in Liverpool Central Library and is run in conjunction with the local studies service. There are extensive collections of archives covering 14 km of shelving. The public service is currently available 57 hours per week and attracts over 43,000 visitors a year.

 

There are plans for a major redevelopment of the Central Library and Record Office through a £50M PFI scheme. This post offers a unique opportunity to contribute to this important project that is due to commence in the summer of 2010. Some information on the redevelopment can be found on our website http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/Leisure_and_culture/Libraries_and_archives/central_redevelopment/index.asp

 

The successful candidate will have initiative, a flexible approach, excellent communication skills and effective ICT skills. You will be committed to service delivery and best practice in customer care. You will be willing to work flexible hours including Saturdays on a regular basis.

 

You will display a commitment to equal opportunities and its implementation for the service.

 

All posts advertised are subject to review as a result of Job Evaluation.

 

Salary £19,621-23,708

Closing date 26th February

Reference COM/5228/4687

 

For job details go to www.liverpool.gov.uk

Tel: 0151 233 3003 or 0151 225 3257 (minicom)

 

Ruth Hobbins

Acting Manager, Liverpool Record Office

Central Library

William Brown Street

Liverpool L3 8EW

 

0151 233 5882

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