Librarian (Fixed Term)(Part Time) - GLA13004

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Librarian (Special Collections) to join us on a part time, fixed term contract for a period up to two years. As Librarian (Special Collections) you will be joining our in-demand Special Collections department, based in the Mitchell Library.

More about our Museums and Collections teams

As a Librarian (Special Collections) you'll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums and Collections team. Our Museums, Libraries and Archives are free for everyone to access. We're committed to making sure people experience our world-class collections and have the chance to engage with our rich heritage.

The role

You will work as part of the Special Collections team managing, developing and making accessible the Library Collections at The Mitchell for the people of Glasgow and its visitors. Reporting to the Principal Librarian in the Museums and Collections service area, you will undertake and support a range of collections-related activity and programmes in line with Glasgow Life's strategic objectives, policies and governance obligations.

The candidate

If you're interested in joining us as a Librarian in Special Collections, you'll need:

1. Essential: First Degree or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science, or ACLIP (or equivalent professional body).
2. Essential: Relevant experience in collections management and development, and awareness of collections care.
3. Essential: Relevant experience of delivering a collections-focused range of library and information services with high standards of customer care.
4. Essential: Excellent inter-personal, and written, verbal and digital communication skills.
5. Essential: Flexible approach to work pattern including evening/weekend shift patterns, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
6. Desirable: Experience of working with a wide range of colleagues across teams, partners, and customers.
7. Desirable: Experience of family and local history services and of unique and distinctive collections.
8. Desirable: MCLIP.

This post is 17.5 hours FTE on a fixed term contract for 2 years.

Important Dates: Closing date 19th Jan and interviews are provisionally scheduled for wk beginning 27th Jan.

This position requires a Standard Disclosure. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their Disclosure.

Benefits at Glasgow Life

• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store.
• Option to buy extra annual leave.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• And much more!

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life. We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Further Information

For further information about working for us please refer to our website Glasgow Life Careers.