Special Collections Assistant 22.2 Hours Per Week(9

6 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom National Library of Scotland Full time
We're looking for a customer-focussed and enthusiastic individual to join the Special Collections team in the Reader Services department.

The team provides access to the library's archives and manuscripts, rare books and music collections but also works collaboratively across the Reader Services and Collections, Access, and Research teams to maintain and improve access to the collections, through cataloguing and outreach work.

The post is Monday-Wednesday and includes one evening shift every two weeks and one Saturday shift every four weeks. The Saturday shift will attract a lieu day on either the following Monday or Friday.

What we are looking for

What we can offer you

  • If you are successful, you will be working for one of Scotland's premier cultural institutions, a library that holds the nation's memory in its vast collections. You'll have the opportunity to work flexibly, where the service allows, and we'll provide you with training and development opportunities. We have generous annual leave and offer a pension scheme. And of course, you'll join a team of great colleagues.


The National Library of Scotland preserves the memory of the nation with collections that span the centuries, from the earliest times to the digital age.

Our collections document the influence of Scots at home and abroad, while reflecting the ideas and cultures of the world.

They cover all aspects of human endeavour in multiple formats, including books, manuscripts, archives, websites, maps, music, moving image and sound.


We support education, research, business and innovation and our work enhances the reputation of Scotland as a country with a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant future.

We are committed to providing easy access to our physical and digital collections and delivering services that are open and available to all.

It is a place for inspiration, exploration and enjoyment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.


There are around 320 of us working at the Library who all contribute in different ways, whether welcoming our visitors, planning our events and exhibitions, developing and caring for our collections or looking after our buildings and people.


National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh, EH11EW

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