Bored of legal librarianship – How About…..”library management, archiving and managing art and artefacts regarding military history and warfare”
A rare and fantastic opportunity has arisen within a prestigious membership organisation. This position has 3 main elements comprising library management, archiving and managing art and artefacts regarding military history and warfare. This is a part-time position (21 hours, days to be worked are flexible) and is due to commence in July 2017.
You will be responsible for:
- Enquiries from both members and non-members regarding the collections and archives
- Overall management, improvement and maintenance of the main and reference libraries and the archive and artworks
- Journals subscriptions, acquisition of books and other materials for the library as well as vendor negotiation
- Cataloguing
- Donation management and disposals
- Archiving
- Provision of suitable storage for various materials
- Actively contribute to the archives group of related libraries and represent the organisation at committee meetings
- Maintaining the organisation’s art works and artefacts including paintings, prints, photographs, medals, furniture and other items
- Liaison with external bodies including repairers, auction houses, tradespeople
- Handling all enquiries regarding arts and artefacts
- Report writing
To be considered for this varied and interesting role you will have an interest in history and military matters, have a background in Information, Archives or related profession from the commercial or non-commercial sector (a professional qualification is desirable but not essential), strong attention to detail and possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
If you are interested in this role please email your CV to me to arrange a confidential discussion.
CB Resourcing operates as both an employment agency and an employment business. Applicants will need to be able to provide us with proof of their eligibility to work in the UK on request.
Jayne Winch
Senior Consultant
m.+44(0)7736 880010
CB Resourcing
73 Watling Street
London EC4M 9BJ
