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Archivist (Reading Room Services and Acquisitions)

University of Reading, Reading

Archivist (Reading Room Services and Acquisitions)

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University of Reading, Reading

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 5a619456d32b48bf8651987632198707

Full Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated candidate for this exciting opportunity to join the University's Special Collections team. The Archivist (Reading Room Services and Acquisitions) will be responsible for the operation of the Reading Room Service and managing the staff that work in the service. This role also leads the acquisition process, liaising with depositors and assessing archives that are being offered to the Museum of English Rural Life and Special Collections. When archives are deposited, the postholder will organise, appraise, catalogue and make the archives accessible.

  • Higher Education degree or equivalent
  • Relevant professional qualification (in archives studies / management / administration) or extensive archival experience
  • Significant experience of archive cataloguing methods, systems and standards
  • Significant experience of leading a Reading / search room team

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