Library Cataloguing Project Lead (6-Month)

Hull; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Hull seeks a Cataloguing Project Manager to lead the professional cataloguing of historic library and archive collections. Based mainly at Blaydes House with activity across Hull sites, you will ensure high standards and project deliverables within a fixed-term six‑month post.

Reporting to the Collections Development Manager, you will work with Library and Archive colleagues, apply metadata standards, and coordinate with the Hull History Centre to support transfer of records to

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in library and information management.
• Experience with library management systems.
• Knowledge of current metadata standards (MARC, RDA, AACR2, Library of Congress schedules).
• Experience in project management with demonstrable outcomes.
• Active engagement in continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Catalogue physical items to professional standards.
• Coordinate transfer of collections to new locations.
• Collaborate with Library and Hull History Centre as required.
• Support metadata activities across library collections and digital assets.

Skills

Library management systems

Sierra experience

Metadata standards

Project management

Education

Qualification in library and information management

Tools

Library cataloguing software

Job description

The University of Hull seeks a Cataloguing Project Manager to lead the professional cataloguing of historic library and archive collections. Based mainly at Blaydes House with activity across Hull sites, you will ensure high standards and project deliverables within a fixed-term six‑month post.

Reporting to the Collections Development Manager, you will work with Library and Archive colleagues, apply metadata standards, and coordinate with the Hull History Centre to support transfer of records to