Librarian

The Wallace Collection; Brighton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent cultural institution in Brighton is seeking a part-time Curatorial Librarian to manage library services for researchers and the public. The role includes overseeing library operations, managing budgets, and facilitating access to materials. Ideal candidates will have experience in library management and strong organizational skills. This position offers a salary between £11,523.20 and £13,400.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in library and information management.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage reader services of the Library.
• Handle books to a safe professional standard.
• Manage the library storage areas and budget.
• Stay updated on best practices in library management.
• Oversee the acquisition and cataloguing of materials.

Job description

Details

Location: W1U 3BN

Category: Curatorial Librarian

Salary: The salary for this role is between £11,523.20 (£28,808 FTE) to £13,400 (£33,500 FTE) per annum dependent on skills and experience.

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part time

Telephone: [phone]

Librarian

Responsibilities

• Manage the provision of reader services of the Library for the Curatorial Department, external researchers, students and members of the general public, during opening hours (by appointment).
• Handle all books to a safe professional standard as well as ensuring material is re-shelved after use.
• Manage the library storage areas, including material stored off site and that housed in the staff offices on Level 2.
• Manage the Library budget with oversight from the Director of Finance.
• Stay abreast of developments and follow best practices in library and information management.
• Manage the acquisition and cataloguing of library materials according to industry best practices, responsible for sourcing, ordering and receiving book orders and responding to suggestions from Gallery staff.
• Maintain and manage the periodical subscriptions (electronic and print) and any online resources.
• Manage institutional memberships and subscriptions relevant to the Gallery.
• Maintain and supervise the rare book collection, planning ahead with regular audits to ensure that necessary repairs are carried out in a timely manner.
• Maintain and develop both electronic and print periodical collections, including subscription management, issue check-in, indexing, and electronic access.
• Provide a research and enquiry service for staff and the public including answering library enquiries and facilitating access to requested materials.
• Co-invigilate the Library and Archive if required: managing appointments, responding to preliminary enquiries, supporting users, and ensuring appropriate handling of fragile materials.
• Promote the use of the library to a range of users both internal and external, including inductions, small to medium sized tours and other training sessions as required.
• Revise or create relevant policies, plans and procedures for the library in coordination with the Director of Collections and Research.
• Manage all budgets relating to the library.
• Recruit and supervise volunteers engaged in Library tasks if required.

National Museum Directors' Council, National Museums Liverpool, World Museum, William Brown Street, Liverpool, L3 8EN