Library and Archive Manager

The Library & Archive Manager manages these collections, including access for readers, ensuring the efficient administration, best practice and management of the library to support mission aims around research and public engagement. They will maintain and develop collaborations with Cambridge University Libraries, seeking integration of activities and services where appropriate.

The Fitzwilliam Museum library comprises 450,000 titles and 1,250 periodicals, with a focus on art history, antiquities, numismatics, conservation and sales catalogues. Part of the library is housed at the Hamilton Kerr Institute for Conservation. It is used to support staff research and is accessible to researchers, students and readers from across the University and beyond.

They manage and develop access to the library for researchers, students and other readers, including ensuring reader services and invigilation, and respond to public enquiries. They will identify, catalogue and house new acquisitions in the framework of a collections development plan, ensuring no unnecessary duplication with other University Libraries, and the use of digital publications where appropriate.
We are seeking someone with excellent interpersonal skills, who is adept at using Library Cataloguing and Archive systems. Knowledge of key issues such as copyright, data protection (GDPR) and equality of access are of key importance as it the ability to handle archives and rare books safely. In return, we offer an encouraging and supportive environment, generous holiday allowance, an attractive pension scheme and many employee benefits such as a shopping discounts scheme.
Museum Website: https://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/46508