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Dear colleagues,
The RCS is seeking to appoint its next Director of Library and Archives to succeed the current post-holder, Thalia Knight, who will retire early next year. Please pass on this information to colleagues
who may be interested. Further information is on the
RCS website, lisjobnet and jobs.ac.uk as well as LinkedIn.
The Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) is the professional body for surgery. Our mission is to build the future of the surgical profession and improve the delivery of surgical care. We do this through
education, training, examination, supporting surgical research and audit/evaluation.
About the role
The RCS is seeking to appoint its next Director of Library and Archives to succeed the current post-holder who will retire early next year. The College Library was founded in 1807 and all the library
and archives collections were Designated in 2013 in recognition of their national and international significance. The library delivers innovative, highly regarded services to around 25,000 members based in the UK and internationally. The rare books collection
and archives are well used by researchers from a wide range of disciplines from all over the world.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and collaborative individual with excellent communication skills to provide strategic and operational leadership within an institution undergoing major
change as part of its Project Transform Programme (https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/about-the-rcs/transforming-surgery-for-tomorrow/building-on-our-heritage/).
This includes the restoration and refurbishment of the grade II* listed library and the redevelopment of the world famous Hunterian Museum, due to re-open in 2021. Following a restructuring programme, the library and archives department is based within the
Learning and Quality Directorate.
Informal enquiries are encouraged and may be made to the Executive Director of Learning & Quality, Stephen Hills ([log in to unmask]) or to Thalia Knight (Director
of Library & Archives ([log in to unmask])
If you have any questions about this position please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly HR team on 020 7869 6104 or [log in to unmask] who will be more than
happy to help or put you in touch with the Recruiting Manager.
Closing date: 31 October 2018
Interview date: w/b 12 November 2018
Susan Isaac
Information Services Manager
Royal College of Surgeons
35-43 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London WC2A 3PE
T: 020 7869 6555
E:[log in to unmask]
W:www.rcseng.ac.uk
One-to-one consultations for Members are available with our trained Information Specialists. Email
[log in to unmask] to find out more and book an appointment.
The College is currently undergoing a major redevelopment project. Find out more about
changes to Library services and the ‘Transforming
Surgery for Tomorrow’ programme.