Librarian (Collections Project)

Job title: Librarian (Collections Project). London Transport Museum (LTM)

Salary: £29,320 - £35,480 PA, plus benefits

Location: Museum Depot at Acton / occasional Central London

Contract Type: 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM CONTRACT. Band 2 CA

Hours: Full-time role, but job share or part-time applicants are welcome.

Hybrid working: Most work will take place on-site due to the nature of the role.

About London Transport Museum (LTM):

We are the world’s leading museum of urban transport, passionate about education and heritage. We aim to inspire future generations and tackle important topics for London.

Overview of role:

We seek a Librarian to help assess and catalogue unrecorded material held at our Library store. You will work with a small team to support our unique collection.

Key Accountabilities:

1. Assess material according to the Library’s Collection Development Policy.
2. Manage, organise and package collection items according to LTM guidelines.
3. Catalogue Library collection items following international library standards.
4. Contribute to project management by organising work to meet deadlines and supervising staff as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Skills:

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated, able to work independently (essential)
• Highly organised and able to prioritise workloads (essential)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail (essential)
• Excellent IT skills, confident user of Microsoft Office (essential)
• Good interpersonal and written communication skills (essential)
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team (essential)

Knowledge:

• CILIP accredited degree or equivalent relevant experience (essential)
• Knowledge of current library practice in collection management (essential)
• Good working knowledge of a library management system (essential)
• Knowledge of library cataloguing standards (essential)
• Interest in transport, history or heritage (desirable)

Experience:

• Experience in a library service and library cataloguing (essential)
• Experience working with special collections or in a heritage setting (desirable)
• Experience managing staff or volunteers (desirable)

Equality, diversity, and inclusion:

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to represent the city we serve.

Application Process:

Please apply using your CV and a two-page cover letter describing how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This opportunity is offered as a FULL-TIME role, but we welcome JOB SHARE or PART-TIME applicants.
• Please indicate your preference for full-time or part-time in your cover letter.
• If part-time, include your preference for number of days per week.
• Word format preferred; no photographs or images.
• If part-time, salary will be pro-rata.
• The closing date for applications is Wednesday 22 January 2025 @ 23:59.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits including:

• Final salary pension scheme
• Free travel on the TfL network
• Reimbursement of 75% of standard class National Rail travel
• 30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
• Retail, health, leisure, and travel offers