Senior Library Assistant Cataloguing & Metadata (Retrospective)

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

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Senior Library Assistant Cataloguing & Metadata (Retrospective), London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Description:

About the role

The post holder manages, edits and creates high-quality metadata using internationally recognised standards to enhance access to UCL's print collections via Explore, the UCL Library catalogue. The post holder also contributes data to shared databases and catalogues, for example, ESTC, to promote access to wider audiences. The post holder works with both UCL Special Collections, whose material is mainly housed at the National Archives, Kew, and with modern collections housed at the UCL Library Services Store in Wickford, Essex. The post holder plays a vital role in ensuring these closed-access collections are fully accessible by creating/enhancing metadata which enables their retrieval and supports the library’s commitment to ensure that materials for permanent retention are fully catalogued.

Manual handling is required to carry out this role. Training will be provided.

An acceptable DBS check may be required to carry out part of this role.

This is an on-campus role. It is not suitable for regular remote working.

About you

We are looking for candidates who have the following experience and skills:

• A recognised qualification in Librarianship or Information Studies
• Thorough knowledge of cataloguing standards including: RDA, AACR2, DCRM(B), DCRM(C), DCRM(S), DCRMR, MARC21, LCSH and MeSH
• Substantial experience in cataloguing to current recognised standards on a modern Library Management System
• Knowledge of languages other than English

Work pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Further Details

The advert will close on the published date at 23:59 GMT. However, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews will be held at UCL Science Library, Bloomsbury.

To apply, please provide:

• An up-to-date CV, including as a minimum detail of your current employment, salary and notice period, details of any former employment and your education history.
• A supporting statement, showing how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria marked ‘Application’ in the Person Specification found within the Job Description for this post. Your statement should be provided using the free text box under ‘Questionnaire’.

If you have any queries about the role or the application process, please contact, quoting the job title and reference number.

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Annual leave & Work life balance

• 27 days annual leave + 6 closure days (Christmas and Easter) as well as statutory holidays
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Ability to buy 5 additional annual leave days
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity leave
• Carer’s leave

Other benefits

We also offer some great benefits, including a defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE); cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan; on-site gym, etc. As part of the UCL community, you can access free lunch hour lectures, exhibitions and museums and collections. On campus, UCL has the Bloomsbury theatre hosting a range of performances and a series of bars, cafes and other facilities.