Collection and Storage Assistant

2 weeks ago


St Pancras, United Kingdom Pertemps Network Group Full time

**Job Description**:
One of the largest libraries in the world based in Euston, Central London is in urgent need of Assistants to support them within their basements which are up to 4 floors below ground containing millions of rare artifacts and documents, conditions are well-lit, airconditioned and amazing atmosphere. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a wonderful team and a historic British institution
Times: 11 am -7 pm Monday to Saturday (Day off in the week): 2-hour breaks(1 hour unpaid)
Pay Rate: £11.05 per hour
Duration: Ongoing

**Job purpose**:
To deliver exceptional levels of customer service through the provision of access to the collections both to Readers in the reading rooms and other remote and internal users. Also to play a role in the maintenance both of storage areas and the collection by contributing to collection moves and Preservation requirements.

**Main tasks**
- Expected to demonstrate a willingness to take on a range of tasks, as appropriate, in own or other departments/directorates to support the delivery of the Library's services as required by line management- Undertake tasks involved in the delivery and planning of key areas of operation such as:
- Placing of new material in storage areas- Maintenance of collection storage capacity including implementation of enabling collection moves- Retrieval, delivery, and replacement of collection items- Provision of Reading Room services to Readers- Audit of collection material held in storage areas- Boxing of items requiring preservation**Additional information**

Work within the collection storage areas may be physically demanding requiring a lot of walking and manual handling.
The person is expected to work flexibly as required
Excellent timekeeping



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