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Temporary Archivist (Bealey Project)

Employer Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Reference 3823
Published Mon 29/03/2010 11:00 AM Closing Date Tue 06/04/2010 10:59 AM
Organisation Bury Metropolitan Borough Councilweb site Coverage
  • Greater Manchester, North West
Working Pattern Flexible Hours, Temporary position Hours Please refer to job details
Salary Salary Range £21519.00 £24646.00. CRB Check No
Location Bury

Following a successful application to the National Cataloguing Grants scheme, administered by The National Archives, we require a qualified archivist to work on the cataloguing project Close Relations: The Bealey’s of Radcliffe Archive. You will catalogue the collection to international standards using CALM software, creating access points for new audiences. Additionally you will explore ways to capture new audiences for the collection, working closely with the team of Bury Museum + Archives and volunteers.

You must have appropriate experience of working in an archive service and with collections based activity. Experience of cataloguing is essential and you should be able to demonstrate knowledge of archives standards and have the ability to create index access points to suit varied audiences. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, with skills in accuracy and attention to detail. Experience of cataloguing with CALM is desirable.

This position is working 37 hours per week and is temporary for a period of six months.

Appointment to this position is subject to an enhanced CRB check.

Equal Opportunities

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