We are looking for 2 Assistant Librarians to join our team at the House of Lords Library. This is a position where you will work as part of the Library team to ensure that the Library’s collections, resources and systems are managed effectively. The post-holders will also provide accurate and timely information to Members and other customers of the Library’s information desk.
This is an opportunity to work onsite at Parliament! This is an exciting opportunity for someone to gain practical experience of multiple aspects of professional librarian duties, including cataloguing, classification, acquisition, selection, weeding and more, working primarily with a modern book collection but with some opportunities to work with and learn about the special collections held by the Library.
The roles will involve using multiple modules of the Library Management System (Koha) and opportunities to use administrative functionality of other systems, currently including Ebook Central, Summon and Aspen.
You’ll be accountable for:
- The production of accurate, consistent and relevant records based on a knowledge and understanding of RDA, AACR2, LCSH, DDC23 and MARC21; assist in development of appropriate policy and practices in connection with above.
- Creation, maintenance and deletion of the Library’s journal control records as appropriate, and cataloguing of print and electronic journals; provision of support to staff responsible for checking in journals and maintenance of manual.
- Creation, maintenance and deletion of the Library’s acquisition records as appropriate, placing orders with suppliers, receipting and processing invoices and maintaining expenditure records using both the Library Management System (Koha) and other systems (primarily Excel, Outlook and SharePoint).
- Evaluation and selection of printed and online publications for acquisition according to policy guidelines, where directed by the Collections Development Manager.
- Monitoring collection usage data and feedback from Library users; reviewing and making recommendations for the retention and disposal of existing items in the Library’s collections as required.
- Service provision to Members and other users at the Library Information Desk, including answering information/reference enquiries, administering book loans and assisting with the use of Library resources (including evening duties if required, for which an allowance is payable).
If this sounds like something you would like to hear more about, please apply by clicking on the Apply button.
What we’re looking for:
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work with high standards of accuracy.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a range of people from different backgrounds and experience and ability to work effectively under pressure within a busy team.
- Excellent knowledge of parliament, politics and current affairs and ability to maintain political impartiality.
- A CILIP accredited degree or postgraduate qualification in a Library and Information Science related discipline or equivalent.
It would be even better if you had or if you’re willing to learn…
- Experience of library acquisitions work.
- Experience of reference enquiry work.
- Awareness of national cataloguing developments.
- Awareness of collection development issues.
- Experience of working with journals, including journal cataloguing.
The job description provides full details about the role and what we are looking for. Click on the Apply button to be taken to the website.
What you’ll get in return:
- 30 days annual leave (increasing to 35 after one years’ service).
- Generous pension scheme.
- Discounts from well-known brands and retailers.
- Parliamentary health and wellbeing programme.
- The opportunity to witness history in the making!
The work we do is vital to House of Lords, and you will be a pivotal member in the team strengthening the work of the House. The House of Lords is the second chamber of the UK parliament. It is independent from and complements the work of the House of Commons to:
- Make laws.
- Check and challenge the actions of the government through questions and debates.
- Investigate public policy and provide a forum of independent expertise.
Please complete your online application by 23:55 on Sunday 8th September 2024.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact HLRecruitment@parliament.uk
Job offers are standardly offered at the minimum of the salary range.
The House of Lords Administration is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of their age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender/sex, gender reassignment/trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation and socio-economic status. The Administration will also consider flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. For this role we particularly welcome applications from groups which are currently underrepresented within the team, including applications from Black, Asian and ethnic minority candidates and candidates with disabilities.
8th September 2024 at 23:55