Librarian

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom iWork Recruitment Limited Full time

Contract to start on 01-03-24 until 30-06-24 with a possible extension.

**Main Purpose of the job**:
To provide a high quality customer focused Library and Information Service in accordance with the Council’s vision, key priorities and service core principles:
To deliver excellent customer care and engage with communities to promote a love of reading and learning and the full range of library services.

To work towards improving service delivery and service performance.

To understand, support and develop different ways of accessing library services across the borough to all residents.

Work within a designated team to deliver library services and achieve service and Client outcomes.

As the Librarian - Local History, the post holder works to support product and audience development by leading on the following area:
To plan, develop and deliver a quality, innovative and flexible local history service

To manage, promote and develop Local History and Archives collections working closely with the Archivist.

To promote and market the services of the Local History Centre.

To work with colleagues to deliver and promote the use of the local history collections.

To engage with a range of customers and involve them in the development of local history services.

To contribute to continuous service improvement through challenge and innovative thinking.

To initiate and undertake project work with a range of partners as necessary.

**Summary of Responsibilities and Personal Duties**:
Develop, deliver and promote a quality local history service which meets the needs of local communities. Respond positively to enquiries and give professional advice and guidance to users of the Local Studies & Archives Centre.

Plan, develop and deliver engagement with customers and partners to promote an understanding of local heritage and the local history and archive collections

Give professional advice and guidance to members of the public, Client departments and outside organisations, on local history matters

Develop and co-ordinate staff training around accessing the heritage collections and developing an awareness of local history and heritage. Enable colleagues to present displays and exhibitions of the Centre’s materials, to educate and inform the local communities on the history and heritage of the Borough

Market and promote the Centre’s services by talks, visits, displays and events.

Maintain regular contact with local groups, schools and organisations, visit them and facilitate their visits to the Centre.

Support customers and residents to access the heritage world through outreach, training and advice.

Work with the Archivist to develop the Local History publications programme, and assist in customer surveys, promotions and other marketing initiatives. Actively seek to publish new and relevant titles, liaising with relevant Client departments to ensure their efficient production.

RQ1184866-01-24

**Salary**: £21.92 per hour

Work Location: In person


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