Manchester has played a pivotal role in the development of science, technology and medicine. Many individuals and institutions involved in these fields were associated with predecessors of the University of Manchester. As a result, the University Library’s Special Collections holds significant printed and archival collections relating to the history of science, technology and medicine (STM).
We are seeking to appoint a Curator (Rare Books) to manage and develop access to these print collections; to encourage academic engagement with them; and to develop strategies for improving access to the collections across the academic community and with public audiences.
You will be a graduate with a professional qualification in librarianship or similar. You will have recent experience of cataloguing and/or managing rare books cataloguing; have excellent communication and team-working skills; and be committed to the use of Special Collections for research, teaching and, learning, and public engagement with research.
The Library's Special Collections are among the richest holdings of rare books, manuscripts, archives, maps and visual collections in the world and are an outstanding resource. The collections are housed on three sites – the John Rylands Research Institute & Library, Main Library on the University campus and the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE at Manchester Central Library. Through the John Rylands Research Institute, we deliver an extensive programme of research on the collections, in collaboration with academic colleagues at the University.
Culture and Values
The University of Manchester Library strives to create a working environment that is supportive and rewarding, providing a platform from which we can achieve our ambitious strategy. This culture and our values are demonstrated through the University's values. It's important that all colleagues share in this vision and are committed to helping create a working environment that is both rewarding and fulfilling. Please consider this before applying for this role.
This post is based primarily in the Main Library, Oxford Road. However, all Library employees are required to work at any Library site, as necessary.
All Library staff are required to wear an identity badge.
You should demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria required in the person specification by giving specific examples in the "additional information" section of the online application form.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Julianne Simpson
Email: julianne.simpson@manchester.ac.uk.
General enquiries:
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
