Curator (Industrial Era)

This is a permanent curatorial role in the Department of Published Collections. The role of the Curator (Industrial Era) is to curate the Library’s published collections from 1830-1914, a period that includes significant historical developments such as the full realisation of the Industrial Revolution, political and international change, and considerable social change. Aligned to this period is also the rapid acceleration of mechanical printing and mass-broadcast, and the emergence of new publishing formats. This role will work closely with the skills and practice of rare books librarianship whilst also seeking to explore new connection points in these increasingly at-scale publications. This is a unique role, responsible for looking after and bringing to life an internationally significant collection.

The Department of Published Collections is part of the wider Collections, Access and Research Division, and curators in the team work in a number of ways to connect the collections across the other collecting divisions, and also to readers, researchers, and new audiences by widening access and creating opportunities to explore and enjoy these collections. You will join us in the Library’s centenary year, during which we will launch our new strategy, building on the momentum of our recent strategy Reaching People.

Please visit our website for more information. Applications close on 2 February 2025.