Hybrid Collections Assistant, Special Collections

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave and bank holiday

Additional paid Christmas closure

Local and national discounts

Job summary

The University of Manchester Library is seeking a Collections Assistant to support Special Collections, including rare books, manuscripts, archives and maps. You will help with cataloguing, accessioning, preservation and public engagement, while ensuring access to remarkable historic materials for diverse audiences.

We value practical, adaptable team members with strong attention to detail and a commitment to widening access to these rich holdings. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Qualifications

• Relevant Special Collections experience in rare books, manuscripts, archives, maps or visual materials.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in cataloguing, preservation and access work.
• Enthusiasm for making Special Collections accessible to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cataloguing, accessioning and preservation tasks.
• Support researchers, teaching sessions, exhibitions and public engagement.
• Contribute to widening access to rare collections and related resources.

Skills

Attention to detail

Special Collections experience

Public engagement

Job description

The University of Manchester Library is seeking a Collections Assistant to support Special Collections, including rare books, manuscripts, archives and maps. You will help with cataloguing, accessioning, preservation and public engagement, while ensuring access to remarkable historic materials for diverse audiences.

We value practical, adaptable team members with strong attention to detail and a commitment to widening access to these rich holdings. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.