Part-Time Library & Archive Coordinator for Public Access

Shakespeare's Globe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount in Globe shop

Staff discounts via My Globe perks

Free entry to selected shows

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Job summary

Shakespeare’s Globe is seeking a Library & Archive Coordinator to join the Library & Archive team, working with the Education Department. You will help make our collections welcoming, accessible and useful to a wide range of people.

This on-site role requires two regular consecutive days each week when the Reading Room is open for reader appointments. You’ll contribute to research, education and public engagement, supporting access to Shakespeare’s living legacy.

Qualifications

• Some experience working in a library and/or archive.
• Understanding of caring for archival material and copyright.
• Interest in developing a career in the sector.
• Interest in theatre or Shakespeare welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day running of the Library & Archive service.
• Care for and catalogue our collections; respond to enquiries.
• Assist students, researchers, artists and the public using our resources.
• Contribute to research, education and public engagement activities.

Skills

Library experience

Archive experience

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Cataloguing software

Job description

Shakespeare’s Globe is seeking a Library & Archive Coordinator to join the Library & Archive team, working with the Education Department. You will help make our collections welcoming, accessible and useful to a wide range of people.

This on-site role requires two regular consecutive days each week when the Reading Room is open for reader appointments. You’ll contribute to research, education and public engagement, supporting access to Shakespeare’s living legacy.