Dear Consdistlist, Please can you include the following job advertisement in the next consdistlist.
Best wishes, Jim Collection Care Assistant Closing Date : 06/12/2017 Employment Type : Permanent Duration : available from 1 January 2018 Faculty / Organisational Unit : Library & Cultural Institutions School/Directorate : The University of Manchester Library Division : Content, Collections and Discovery Hours Per week : 35 Salary : £20,411 to £22,214 per annum Location : Oxford Road, Manchester Job Reference : L&CI-11021 Overall Purpose of the job: To carry out basic book repairs to a wide range of Library and related items. To assist in a wide range of Collection Care activities: e.g. box-making and exhibition support. To provide general support for the Conservators as required. To supervise and participate in, the packing and unpacking of Library collections items held across the sites and ensuring those items are packed to the required standard. The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK. Our vast and rich collections (both print and increasingly digital) help us to deliver a world-class library and information service for the University of Manchester. While our primary objective is to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of University members, we are also fully committed to widening access to our services to individual researchers, local schools and others in the regional community. You will join the Collection Care Team; part of the Content Collections & Discovery Division, and will work across several sites including The John Rylands Library, where the Special Collections of The University of Manchester Library are housed. The collection includes numerous world-renowned manuscripts, archives and printed books. The Collection Care Team is responsible for the Conservation and Preservation of all Library holdings across multiple Library sites and stores and you will be expected to contribute to all Collection Care activities as required. You will have proven book, paper or related craft skills, a strong team ethic, excellent communication skills, good attention to detail and a flexible approach to work. You will also have the ability to work independently and unsupervised, whilst adhering to deadlines, across a wide range of Library Collection Care activities. Culture and Values - Our Five Ways of Working 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 approach is framed by our Five Ways of Working; Empowerment: Empowering and supporting individuals to take more risks Openness: More questioning and working with greater openness and trust Inclusion: Creating an inclusive culture by recognising each other's differences and strengths Responsibility: Taking collective responsibility to achieve our shared goals Support: Delighting in our success whilst supporting each other through adversity 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. Hours & Place of Work Normal working hours are 35 hours per week. The post is based across various library sites. All Library staff are required to wear a name badge. As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as black and minority ethnic (BME)/male candidates are currently under-represented at this level in this area, we would particularly welcome applications from BME/male applicants. All appointments will be made on merit. 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: James Duff (Jim) Email: jim.d...@manchester.ac.uk<mailto:jim.d...@manchester.ac.uk> General enquiries: Email: hrservi...@manchester.ac.uk<mailto:hrservi...@manchester.ac.uk> Tel: 0161 275 4499 Technical support: Email: universityofmanches...@helpmeapply.co.uk<mailto:universityofmanches...@helpmeapply.co.uk> Tel: 0161 850 2004 This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date Further Particulars https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk//candidates/PreviewDocument.aspx?docid=25270&GUID=094dd4f8-ba27-4c8e-94bf-62bcd4f4512a&jobid=14363<https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/candidates/PreviewDocument.aspx?docid=25270&GUID=094dd4f8-ba27-4c8e-94bf-62bcd4f4512a&jobid=14363> Applications will only be considered if they have been made using the application form below: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Decide.aspx?jobid=14363 Jim Duff, Collection Care Manager, The Joule Library, The University of Manchester Library, The University of Manchester, Floor D, Sackville Street Building, Manchester, M60 1QD. Tel +44 (0)161 306 6533 Email: jim.d...@manchester.ac.uk<mailto:jim.d...@manchester.ac.uk> ****** Unsubscribe by sending a message to consdistlist-le...@cool.conservation-us.org Searchable archives: http://cool.conservation-us.org/byform/mailing-lists/cdl/
