Rare Book Collection Specialist

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom nationalmuseums.org - Jobboard Full time

**Job Overview**

  • Curatorial responsibility for early books, periodicals and ephemera published across Europe and the Americas
  • Lead responsibility for material printed from the 17th to 19th centuries
  • Participate in the management of existing collections and play a major role in their development

**Responsibilities**

  • Interpret heritage materials for a broad range of users
  • Facilitate research for the academic community
  • Initiate and direct digitisation projects
  • Take part in the Library's cultural programmes
  • Contribute to information on our website aimed at schools and lifelong learners

**What We Offer**

  • **£40,950 per annum**
  • A competitive salary
  • A number of excellent benefits, including our pension scheme and flexible working hours


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