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comment: About the role As a Curator of Rare Books, you will join a small team of specialists responsible for one of the world’s most important collections of early and rare printed books. You will play a central role in the administration and management of these, working on books printed over a span of more than five centuries, and will focus on building the modern rare books collections. Key responsibilities include acquiring and cataloguing early and rare printed books, leading our busy enquiries service, conducting research into the collections, and contributing to their development and care. You will work on a full range of public engagement activities, including exhibitions, teaching, and training, and communicate the significance of our collections in a way that captures the imagination. This is a permanent, full-time post (37.5 hours per week). Start and finish times are flexible, but the appointee should usually be present in the Weston Library during core hours of Monday-Friday 10am – 4pm. Please note that participation in evening and weekend reading room supervision rotas is required. Currently, this includes one evening (5 pm–7 pm) every three weeks and two Saturdays a year. This role involves lifting, carrying and moving objects (with or without adaptations) which on occasion may be heavy. All necessary health and safety training will be provided. Due to the nature of this post, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a satisfactory Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks due to lone work involving handling highly valuable items. About You You will be passionate and knowledgeable about early and rare printed books. You will have: Relevant qualifications and experience with rare books from all periods. Experience in cataloguing early and rare books. Strong communication skills to engage with a wide range of audiences. A demonstrable interest in the book arts and modern special collections. What We Offer As an employer, we genuinely care a…
further particulars: 177225_Job Description and Selection Criteria_Curator of Rare Books.pdf
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value: Job description and selection criteria Job title Curator of Rare Books Division Gardens, Libraries and Museums (GLAM) Department Bodleian Libraries Location Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG. Grade and salary Grade 7: £38,674-£46,913 per annum Full time (37.5 hours per week) Hours Start and finish times are flexible, but the appointee should usually be present in the Weston Library during core hours of Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm. Note that participation in rotas for evening and weekend duties will be required. For full-time staff, this is currently one evening from 5pm to 7pm every three weeks and two Saturdays a year. Contract type Permanent Reporting to Sarah Wheale, Head of Rare Books and Printed Ephemera Vacancy reference 177225 This job includes duties that will require a satisfactory basic Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check result. This role involves lifting, carrying and moving objects (with or without adaptations) which on occasion may be heavy. All necessary health and safety training will be provided. Additional information You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with your application, outlining how you meet each of the selection criteria for the role (see the ‘How to Apply’ section for further details). Please contact the recruitment team if you require the job description in an alternative format. Closing date 12.00 midday (GMT) Monday 3rd March 2025. Job description Overview of the role You will join a team of specialists responsible for one of the world’s most important collections of rare books, and develop expertise in all aspects of rare books collection management. You will support the Section’s academic and professional operations, and the research and teaching of all users of early and rare printed books through: • • • • • Liaising and engaging with the relevant communities; contributing to research, exhibitions and outreach activities. Managing and developing our early and rare collections. Cataloguing collection mater…
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