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Librarian

Oxford and Cambridge Club

Librarian

£40000

Oxford and Cambridge Club, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 566a468583d74527ab63c10b656d4cc3

Full Job Description

  • Manage the library stock by using Heritage

  • Manage the digital library via Libby

  • Conduct reviews of the current stock and advise the committee on upcoming issues

  • Conduct stock counts on library resources

  • Coordinate with the London Library on Member requests

  • Manage the book buying programme

  • Manage the periodicals list and presentation of the offer

  • Deal with loans and returns and log all activity

  • Curate the presentation of the shelves and stack in all libraries

  • Maintain appropriate levels of stock

  • Take minutes at the library committee

    We are recruiting for a Full Time Librarian to join the Club. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of the role in a similar environment and a friendly, reader-focused demeanour. We are looking for someone who is highly personable, knowledgeable and has a working understanding of how a digital and physical library functions., Is educated to degree level in humanities or a similar subject.

  • Is able to communicate effectively, and converse with Members in a scholarly manner.

  • Has a genuine interest in literature.

  • Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

    The Oxford and Cambridge Club is an exclusive private members Club with Grade II listed Clubhouse in Central London. The Club has 46 bedrooms, extensive libraries (with an array of books including digital), a fine-dining restaurant, 3 banqueting suites, two bars, 2 squash courts and a billiards room. The Club has nearly 5000 members.

    The role is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. £40,000 pa, Staff fund (bonus on a discretionary basis)

  • Personal pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice with up to 10% employer contribution)

  • Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

  • Uniforms provided and laundered

  • Superb staff meals whilst on duty

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays per annum - a full week at Christmas

  • Season ticket loan (after qualifying period)

  • Exciting range of learning and development programmes

  • Colleague recognition and reward programme