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Job title: Project Conservator – The Royal London Hospital Archives

Department: Institute of Health Sciences Education

Salary: £25,727 - £31,735, pro rata

Contract: Full-time, fixed-term (6 months) Closing date: 23rd August 2015



Thanks to the support of the Wellcome Trust’s Research Resources in Medical History programme, The Royal London Hospital Archives are seeking an experienced conservator to work with archival records relating to the treatment of sexually transmitted infections during the 20th century.



The post holder will be responsible for the cleaning, re-packaging and monitoring of a range of archive materials which are to be catalogued and digitised by a project team. Conservation reports and information will be inputted onto a Calm database and material will be prepared for digitisation. The conservator will also assist in costing and purchasing of conservation materials and will make recommendations for the better preservation of a range of records and illustrations. The Archives have a dedicated conservation studio, recently established as part of a Wellcome Trust funded project and the conservator will work as part of a team of fellow professionals.



Candidates must have a recognised qualification in archives conservation and must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.



For full details of the main duties and responsibilities of the role and the required knowledge, skills and experience please refer to the job profile.



Application enquiries can be directed to: recruitment@qmul.ac.uk Informal enquiries regarding details of the post can be directed to rlharchives@bartshealth.nhs.uk or tel. 02074804823



To apply, please visit the Queen Mary University of London Human Resources website on http://www.jobs.qmul.ac.uk and search for the appropriate reference number.
 
The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Assistant for Archival Processing/Archives Department

Under the direction of the Managing Archivist and Senior Associate for Archival Processing, the Assistant for Archival Processing will be responsible for arranging, describing and cataloging the Charles James archive held by the Museum's Costume Institute. The incumbent will arrange, re-house, and describe records; enter information into Archivists' Toolkit database; assist with the creation of a detailed online finding aid and catalog record; and other duties as assigned. This is a 24-month position.

· Process materials and arrange records to file-level and re-house records in archival folders.

· Enter folder titles and other collection metadata into Archivists' Toolkit database.

· Assist with preparation of finding aid and catalogue record.

· Assist with promotion of availability of the collection via art history, fashion history, and archival list-servs, blogs and social media.


Requirements and Qualifications:

Experience and Skills:

· 1 years of experience processing archives, personal papers or manuscripts.

· Familiarity with Archivists' Toolkit or similar databases.

· Familiarity with archival processing and descriptive standards including DACS, EAD and MARC-XML.

· Basic knowledge of the preservation and conservation practices for historical records.

· Strong writing and historical research skills.

· Masters Degree in Library Science, Information Science, Art History or History/Archival Management, with coursework or equivalent experience in archival processing


Please send cover letter, resume, and salary history to careers@metmuseum.org with “Assistant for Archival Processing/Archives Department” in the subject line.


The Metropolitan Museum of Art provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or domestic partner status, genetic information, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, HIV status, military status and any other category protected by law in all employment decisions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, lay-off and termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and national service alumni encouraged to apply.
 
We’re recruiting! Apply now to join the team that will deliver our exciting new arts and heritage project - ‘Lest We Forget’: World War 1 – Refugees Then and Now.

Scottish Refugee Council is offering a number of exciting professional roles for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join the project team for our new arts and heritage project ‘Lest We Forget’: World War 1 – Refugees Then and Now.

About the project

The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded funding to Scottish Refugee Council to deliver a new arts and heritage project, ‘Lest We Forget’, with a range of exciting heritage, cultural and community partners.

‘Lest We Forget’ brings together both new and established Scots to discover and document the heritage of the arrival, reception and experiences of Belgian refugees in Scotland during the First World War from 1914 – 1918. As well as uncovering the past, the project will discover the participants own experiences and understanding of integration today, with a view to shaping that of future New Scots.

The engagement process will involve training and learning delivered by the project team as well as providing access to external conferences, workshops with cultural professionals and museum visits. It will involve an asset based and learner centred approach where the participants ‘self-agency’ will be encouraged e.g. pursuing research independently, as well as during the workshops.

The project will culminate in an exhibition of heritage learning, including oral histories, archive materials, objects and photographs and presentation of a documentary film at a central Glasgow venue, during Refugee Festival Scotland in June 2016.

Join the project team

We are currently recruiting a number of exciting professional roles for the project team including:

· Heritage Learning Facilitator

· Heritage Learning Project Co-ordinator

· Documentary Filmmaker

In addition we are offering two volunteer roles:

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV, a covering letter outlining how your experience, skills and training match the role and skills required for this post and two references who can confirm your suitability for the role. Send to: Suzi Maciver, Arts & Cultural Development Officer at arts@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Closing date to apply is Friday 28 August at 5pm.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September.


Participate

Please encourage service users to come along to our participatory workshops (running from October – December 2015).

They’ll have the opportunity to:

  • Discover and learn more about the experiences of Belgian refugees and their host communities during the First World War from 1914 – 1918.
  • Share their own experiences and understanding of integration today, with a view to shaping that of future New Scots.
  • Visit museums, cultural centres, libraries and attend conferences in Glasgow and around Scotland.
  • Gain skills in researching and documenting heritage, conducting interviews and capturing their discoveries through photography, film, visual arts and storytelling.
  • Meet new people and contribute to learning in their communities.
We will provide: interpreters, caring costs, refreshments and travel expenses.

No experience is necessary and we especially welcome refugees and asylum seekers. Workshops will take place from October – December 2015.

You can also contact us if you are a community group or organisation working with asylum seekers and refugees and would like us to deliver a taster workshop with your group.

For more information and to book places please contact Suzi arts@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk / 0141 248 9799.



 
The University of Liverpool is seeking to appoint a Research Data Manager (http://www.liv.ac.uk/working/jobvacancies/currentvacancies/management_and_professional/a-588351/) to work on advocacy, training and RDM policy issues, and a Research Data Management Officer (http://www.liv.ac.uk/working/jobvacancies/currentvacancies/management_and_professional/a-588352/) to provide key technical support for our researchers’ data management requirements.



Full details and application forms are available at the links provided, and brief further information on each post is given below. The closing date for both posts is Friday 28th August, 17:00 BST.



Research Data Manager

You will join the Academic Liaison section in the University Library working in the Research Support Team, reporting to the Research Support Lead. You will lead the Library’s support for Research Data Management and play a vital role in offering consultation and technical support to researchers recording or publishing their datasets through the University’s Data Catalogue. You should have a degree (or equivalent qualification or relevant professional experience) and experience of team working in a busy library, IT or research support service environment. You will have the ability to communicate detailed and complex information effectively with a wide range of people. Experience of working in data management or liaison work in an academic or research institution would be advantageous.



Research Data Management Officer

You will join the Academic Liaison section in the University Library working in the Research Support Team, reporting to the Research Support Lead. You will assist the Research Data Manager and play a key role providing technical support to researchers recording or publishing their datasets through the University’s Data Catalogue. Working with the Research Data Manager, you will help establish procedures and standards for the University’s Data Catalogue, and provide training where necessary. You should have a degree (or equivalent qualification or relevant professional experience) and the ability to communicate detailed and complex information effectively to a wide range of people. Familiarity with the research data lifecycle, together with knowledge of issues and challenges related to the management of research data, is also essential.
 
Reminder - please note the closing date has been extended.



Dorset History Centre, Dorchester

September 2015 to February 2016

26 weeks - 30hrs/week

National minimum wage



Following a very successful internship last year, Dorset History Centre are seeking a Digital Resources Intern:



(i) To digitise and record archive material to facilitate its preservation and accessibility.

(ii) To assist professional staff in the preservation of archives and local studies collections.

(iii) To assist in making archives and local studies collections available for study by the operation of public search room facilities.

(iv) To assist in the supply of information to History Centre customers.

(v) To enable the post-holder to acquire experience and knowledge of the work of an archive and professional archivist.



This is an opportunity for a graduate to gain experience in digitising mid 20th century photographic resources for long term preservation and creative innovative access.



You will be interested in the use of computer technology for long term preservation, be methodical and organised and able to work with a range of people. This is suitable for a graduate interested in a future career as an archivist or other heritage or information-related profession. For further information about Dorset History Centre: www.dorsetforyou.com/dorsethistorycentre



This paid internship has been created as part of the Creative Employment Programme. The Creative Employment Programme is an Arts Council England fund to support the creation of traineeships, formal apprenticeship and paid internship opportunities in England for unemployed young people wishing to pursue a career in the arts and cultural sector. You can find out more at: http://creative-employment.co.uk/the-creative-employment-programme. Candidates must be aged 18-24 and claiming Jobseeker's Allowance. This position is paid at the appropriate National Minimum Wage hourly rate.



For a full job description and person specification, please email: archives@dorsetcc.gov.uk For further information or an informal chat, please contact: Jacqui Halewood, Principal Archivist, Dorset History Centre

T: 01305 250550



Closing date: Tuesday 1 September 2015

Interviews: Wednesday 9 September 2015

Start: W/b 14th September 2015
 
Lambeth Palace Library

Assistant Archivist (Cataloguing)

£24,309 p.a. probationary rate rising to £25,880 p.a.

18.5-month fixed term contract, full-time



You will be cataloguing archives using CALM for archives software for web delivery via the Library’s online catalogue. Working to agreed timescales, you’ll assist with planning to keep project targets and report progress. You will also develop a working knowledge of the archives in order to promote use of the Library’s collections.



The collections to be catalogued are the papers of the Charismatic clergyman Michael Harper (c.1962-2000), records of the Church of England’s Council on Foreign Relations (c.1933-1981), and records of the Parish and People movement (c.1949-2000).



With a professional qualification in archives management, you should also have good IT skills and excellent oral and written communication skills. You should have the ability to work independently and methodically, meeting project deadlines while showing attention to detail.



For further information about the Library, please visit our website: http://www.lambethpalacelibrary.org



To apply, please visit https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prospectus/displayjob.aspx?jobid=173

or call 0844 880 5154 quoting ref: C3734-59-1



Closing date: Friday 04 September 2015

Interviews: Wednesday 25 September 2015
 
JOB VACANCY: RECORDS MANAGER – CLOSING 18THAUGUST

Job Reference: 376-D441

Employer:

Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust

Department:

Information Governance

Location:

Doncaster

Salary:

£26,041 to £34,876 pa

Closing date:

18/08/2015

Shortlisting:

20/8/2015

Interviews:

w/c 31/8/2015


37.5 HOURS, PERMANENT

An opportunity has arisen for an innovative and highly motivated individual to join the Information Governance Team. The post holder will be responsible for the effective and appropriate management of records within Rotherham Doncaster & South Humber NHS Foundation Trust.

This is a key post within the Trust and you will play an important role in ensuring the Trust complies with all aspects of record keeping.

To be successful in this demanding role you should have previous experience in management, preferably within the NHS with a proven track record. You will also have excellent communication, interpersonal, leadership and change management skills.

The post holder will be required to travel throughout the Trust, therefore access to transport and the ability to travel within the required geographical area is desirable

The post holder will work closely with the Information Governance Manager in ensuring the Trust complies with its statutory duty to implement the record keeping requirements within the Information Governance Toolkit.

The successful applicant will have extensive knowledge and experience of records management practices and principles, systems, standards and processes and either already has or is willing to complete professional body IRMS accreditation and/or IHRIM diploma.

For further information about this post please contact Emily Overton on 01302 796521 or Sue Meakin on 01302 796189

http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/xi/vacancy/c65f5c2358f9799eab836212d469be28/?vac_ref=913856203
 
The Geological Society is seeking to appoint two Library Assistants on a 3-month contract to provide support to the Library team working on a major collection management project.



Salary details on application.



The Geological Society has one of the finest Earth science libraries in the world, featuring over 300,000 volumes of books and serials and 40,000 maps. It is a collection of national importance covering all aspects of the geological sciences.



Please visit our website for more details http://www.geolsoc.org.uk



For further information about this post please go to our ‘Job listings’ web page



To apply, please send a full CV (giving details of two referees) and a covering letter explaining how you meet the pre-requisites outlined in the job description by post to Fabienne Michaud, The Geological Society of London, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG or via email: Fabienne.Michaud@geolsoc.org.uk



The closing date for applications is Friday 28 August.



Interviews will be on Thursday 10 September.





Fabienne Michaud

Library and Information Services Manager



Email: Fabienne.Michaud@geolsoc.org.uk

Tel: +44 (0)20 7432 0962

Fax: +44 (0)20 7494 0579

Web: www.geolsoc.org.uk



The Geological Society

Burlington House

Piccadilly

London

W1J 0BG
 
Dear all,

The Theatres Trust is currently looking for a Library and Archive Volunteer who is able to volunteer at the Trust’s offices in central London one day a week.

The majority of the Library and Archive Volunteer’s time will be spent listing library books and archive material (primarily postcards, photographs and files of correspondence) in Microsoft Excel, but there will also be the chance to get involved in other aspects of library and archive work depending on the interests of the volunteer. This could include outreach, digitisation, enquiry research and using the Trust’s image management system.

For further details and how to apply please see our website:http://www.theatrestrust.org.uk/about/jobs/other-opportunities

Best wishes,

Stephanie



Stephanie Rolt
Records Officer

The Theatres Trust
22 Charing Cross Road
London
WC2H 0QL

T: 020 7836 8591

www.theatrestrust.org.uk
 
Vacancy: Senior Archivist (Maternity Cover)



Location: Wolverhampton



Employer: Wolverhampton City Council



Closing Date for Applications: 27 August 2015



Grade 7

£33,857 - £38,405 per annum

37 hours per week

Fixed Term Contract covering Maternity Leave until June 2016



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Archivist to manage Wolverhampton’s award-winning City Archives service.


You will be skilled in engaging diverse communities and know how to make Wolverhampton’s important archive collections accessible to local people, through actively supporting the cultural learning team’s work with schools, community groups, volunteers, and lifelong learners.


You will play a key role in shaping and contributing to cultural development and participation in the city, providing an excellent visitor experience, alongside your enthusiasm for the fascinating history of the city and wider Black Country.


You will ensure that the Archives Service meets accredited standards and the Council’s statutory duties are fulfilled, within agreed policies and strategies.


You will be responsible for the care, preservation and promotion of the archives and local studies collections as part of the Council’s community learning strategy.


We are committed to equality and diversity and positively welcome applications from all sectors of the community.



Key requirements:

You will be educated to postgraduate degree level and demonstrate excellent management, communication and organisational skills.



Additional information:

For more information please contact Tess Radcliffe, Cultural Learning and Participation Manager, on (01902) 552033, alternatively Tess.Radcliffe@wolverhampton.gov.uk


We will notify you of the outcome of your application as soon as possible after the closing date.



For more details and a job description and person specification: http://www.wmjobs.co.uk/careers/det...etId=54694&id=QO0FK026203F3VBQB796GF60U&lg=UK
 
University of Sheffield
Job Reference Number: UOS011326
Job Title: Head of Research Services & Scholarly Communication
http://bit.ly/1En1ypV
Faculty: Professional Services
Department: The University Library
Salary: Grade 9
£48,743 - £54,841 per annum.
Potential to progress to £63,552 per annum through sustained exceptional
contribution.
Closing Date: 1st September 2015
 
Pickman's model said:
We’re recruiting! Apply now to join the team that will deliver our exciting new arts and heritage project - ‘Lest We Forget’: World War 1 – Refugees Then and Now.

Scottish Refugee Council is offering a number of exciting professional roles for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join the project team for our new arts and heritage project ‘Lest We Forget’: World War 1 – Refugees Then and Now.

About the project

The Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded funding to Scottish Refugee Council to deliver a new arts and heritage project, ‘Lest We Forget’, with a range of exciting heritage, cultural and community partners.

‘Lest We Forget’ brings together both new and established Scots to discover and document the heritage of the arrival, reception and experiences of Belgian refugees in Scotland during the First World War from 1914 – 1918. As well as uncovering the past, the project will discover the participants own experiences and understanding of integration today, with a view to shaping that of future New Scots.

The engagement process will involve training and learning delivered by the project team as well as providing access to external conferences, workshops with cultural professionals and museum visits. It will involve an asset based and learner centred approach where the participants ‘self-agency’ will be encouraged e.g. pursuing research independently, as well as during the workshops.

The project will culminate in an exhibition of heritage learning, including oral histories, archive materials, objects and photographs and presentation of a documentary film at a central Glasgow venue, during Refugee Festival Scotland in June 2016.

Join the project team

We are currently recruiting a number of exciting professional roles for the project team including:

· Heritage Learning Facilitator

· Heritage Learning Project Co-ordinator

· Documentary Filmmaker

In addition we are offering two volunteer roles:

How to apply
To apply, please send your CV, a covering letter outlining how your experience, skills and training match the role and skills required for this post and two references who can confirm your suitability for the role. Send to: Suzi Maciver, Arts & Cultural Development Officer at arts@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk.
Closing date to apply is Friday 28 August at 5pm.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September.


Participate

Please encourage service users to come along to our participatory workshops (running from October – December 2015).

They’ll have the opportunity to:




    • Discover and learn more about the experiences of Belgian refugees and their host communities during the First World War from 1914 – 1918.
    • Share their own experiences and understanding of integration today, with a view to shaping that of future New Scots.
    • Visit museums, cultural centres, libraries and attend conferences in Glasgow and around Scotland.
    • Gain skills in researching and documenting heritage, conducting interviews and capturing their discoveries through photography, film, visual arts and storytelling.
    • Meet new people and contribute to learning in their communities.
We will provide: interpreters, caring costs, refreshments and travel expenses.

No experience is necessary and we especially welcome refugees and asylum seekers. Workshops will take place from October – December 2015.

You can also contact us if you are a community group or organisation working with asylum seekers and refugees and would like us to deliver a taster workshop with your group.

For more information and to book places please contact Suzi arts@scottishrefugeecouncil.org.uk / 0141 248 9799.
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I take it that Refugees still get funding up norf?
 
i'm aware of a couple of S London jobs going -

an accounts assistant sort of thing (about 24K-ish, some relevant experience wanted), SW London

and a stores job involving fork lift driving. early / late shifts, S London locations.

Feel free to PM for more info.
 
New Positions at Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)


RCSI is seeking to recruit for two new positions:


1. Associate Librarian Library Services Delivery (appointment at Sub Librarian grade)

The Associate Librarian Library Services Delivery is a member of the library management team and is responsible for developing and delivering strategy, policy and programming within three key areas of activity: Customer Services & Communications; Systems Support & Development; and Information Resources Management. This is a new position arising from a restructuring and offers an ambitious and energetic individual a significant opportunity to shape and evolve the role.


2. Customer Services and Communications Coordinator (appointment at Assistant Librarian grade)

The Customer Services and Communications Coordinator will play a key role in developing and delivering new and enhanced library services to RCSI students and staff. Working collaboratively with other library staff s/he will have responsibility for day to day delivery and quality of front line services including coordinating a team of paraprofessional staff to provide front of house customer services in a new library currently under construction, and coordinating communication & advertising of library services. This is a new position which offers an ambitious and motivated individual a significant opportunity to shape and evolve the role.


For further details and to apply for either position please use the RCSI Careers Portal at https://cloud.corehr.com/pls/rcsili...rch_form?p_company=1000&P_internal_external=E or http://www.rcsi.ie/careers


Informal enquiries to Mags Browne, Human Resources Department on +353 (1) 4022528 (email: magsbrowne@rcsi.ie). Specific enquiries about the post can be addressed directly to Kate Kelly, Chief Librarian on +353 (0)1 402 2412 (email: katekelly@rcsi.ie).


Closing date for both positions: September 4th
 
Will you please stop posting random jobs? You've made this thread pretty much unusable. For random jobs people can search Monster, etc, on their own; this is more for personal recommendations.
 
Dear all,


We are in the process of setting up a new team to support student learning development and we are looking to appoint an Academic Engagement & Skills Development Manager to lead a new team which includes Academic Engagement Librarians and the Learning & Skills Development Group. I would be grateful if you would draw this post to the attention of colleagues who may be interested.


The Academic Engagement and Skills Development Manager will lead Library engagement with University of Southampton Faculties and will extend library involvement in support for student learning and skills development from a new hub in the Hartley Library. The post reports to Jane Stephenson, the Associate Director (Students, Skills and Education)


This is an exciting time to join the University due to the arrival of our new VC in October 2015, strong growth in student numbers, and ambitious plans for the development of the library’s role.


Full details and online application form are on the University of Southampton Job Opportunities:


https://jobs.soton.ac.uk/VM/Applications.aspx?jobId=11146


Salary: £36,309- £45,954


Closing date: 10th September 2015


To arrange for an informal discussion about the role with Jane Savidge Director of Library Services or Jane Stephenson Associate Director (Students Education & Skills) please contact Libsecs@soton.ac.uk


Thank you


Jane


Jane Savidge

Director of Library Services & University Arts Strategy Coordinator

University of Southampton Library

Highfield

Southampton

SO17 1BJ


Tel: (External) +44(0)23 8059 2677

Mob: 07825 073563

Fax +44(0)23 8059 5451

Email: J.C.Savidge@soton.ac.uk
 
scifisam said:
Will you please stop posting random jobs? You've made this thread pretty much unusable. For random jobs people can search Monster, etc, on their own; this is more for personal recommendations.
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I think Mr Pickman is personally recommending us all to become archivists.
 
Two full-time fixed term posts - Creative Lead and Digital Data Curator - have become available at the Digital Repository of Ireland, Dublin, on the Inspiring Ireland 1916 project.


Please find the announcement and job spec at this link: http://dri.ie/vacancies-dri


Closing date: 9th September 2015

Interviews are anticipated to take place between 16th-18th September 2015 in Dublin.
 
The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre is looking for a wondercrump Archive Assistant.



The Archive Assistant will support the Collections department during the Museum's exciting year celebrating ‘Roald Dahl 100’: the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth in 2016.



This post is designed as a trainee position for someone with a good first degree who is looking for a range of experience before undertaking a qualification in Archives and Records Management. It is a part-time, fixed-term post starting in December 2015 until the end of August 2016. The post-holder will assist the archivist with handling enquiries and research requests using the Museum’s collections which primarily consist of Roald Dahl’s archive of personal and literary papers. Additional duties will include cataloguing work, producing transcripts of our audio-visual collections and continuing our digitisation programme, as well as assisting with preparations for the centenary. There will also be the opportunity to attend relevant training courses.



£15,762 per annum, pro-rata, for 22.5 hours per week.

Pension: employer contributions at the rate of 6% on gross salary after 3 months.

28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.



For an application form and further details please visit our website at: http://www.roalddahl.com/global/jobs/archive-assistant or telephone 01494 892 192.



Closing date: Friday 18 September 2015 at 12 noon

Interviews: week beginning 5 October 2015
 
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