Curator of Rare Books
Applications for this vacancy closed on 3 March 2025 at 12:00PM
**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 about our employees’ wellbeing, and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV and a supporting statement** as part
of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the
essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description,
and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Sarah Wheale, Head of Rare Books, who can be
contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(sarah.wheale@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 3rd March
2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week
commencing Monday 31st March 2025.
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 about our employees’ wellbeing, and this is
reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
* An excellent contributory pension scheme
* 38 days of annual leave
* A comprehensive range of childcare services
* Family leave schemes
* Cycle loan scheme
* Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
More information is available at https://hr.admin.ox.ac.uk/staff-benefits
**Diversity**
Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a
friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through
diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies,
such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff
returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental
leave.
**How to apply**
You will be required to upload your **CV and a supporting statement** as part
of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the
essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description,
and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.
We aim to provide a supportive working environment and are happy to discuss
training and professional development opportunities. The Chair of this
recruitment panel will be Sarah Wheale, Head of Rare Books, who can be
contacted with enquiries relating to the role
(sarah.wheale@bodleian.ox.ac.uk). General queries about the recruitment and
application process should be directed to the Recruitment team within our
Human Resources department (recruitment@glam.ox.ac.uk).
Only applications received online by 12.00 midday (GMT) on Monday 3rd March
2025 can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place during the week
commencing Monday 31st March 2025.
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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 ... **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 ... |
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