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Special Collections Librarian
St John's College, Cambridge
Cambridge
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GBP 30,000 - 50,000
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Job summary
An established educational institution is seeking a Special Collections Librarian to enhance the library's offerings. This role involves managing special collections and archives, supporting international research, and providing an exceptional educational experience for students. The library is recognized for its commitment to excellence, with various areas accredited nationally. The position promises a rewarding environment where your contributions will significantly impact the academic community. If you are passionate about library sciences and eager to support original research, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Benefits
Defined contributory pension scheme
36 days’ annual leave
Private healthcare scheme
Cash plan healthcare scheme
Free lunch
On-site gym access
Free parking
Responsibilities
- Manage and curate special collections and archives for scholarly use.
- Support research and educational initiatives through library services.
Job description
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Job type: Permanent
Hours: 36.25 hours per week
St John’s College, one of the largest Colleges within the University of Cambridge, is seeking to appoint a Special Collections Librarian.
The Library’s operations are underpinned by the College’s core vision and values: to deliver an outstanding and complete educational experience for undergraduates and graduates, to support research of international importance, and to introduce undergraduates to the nature and excitement of original research. The Library’s work covers three distinct areas: The Working Library, The Old Library and the Archive Centre.
Whilst the Working Library primarily serves the members of the College, special collections and archives are consulted by scholars from around the world. All three areas of the department’s operations have been awarded some form of national accreditation.
The College offers a competitive benefits package including membership of a defined contributory pension scheme, 36 days’ annual leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays), access to a private healthcare scheme currently provided by BUPA, access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme currently provided by Simplyhealth, free lunch (up to a specified monetary limit), free use of an on-site Gym and free parking close to the College site, subject to availability.
The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 14 April 2025. Interviews are expected to be held in early May 2025.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Librarian, Tanya Kirk, at tanya.kirk@joh.cam.ac.uk.
The job description should include necessary responsibilities for the position.
For further particulars and an application form, please visit www.joh.cam.ac.uk/vacancies or email recruitment@joh.cam.ac.uk or telephone 01223 338794.
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