Local Government Council Opportunity: Librarian

Librarian Current Vacancies

2006-11-25:

Librarians plan, organise and manage library resources and services.
They can work in school or college libraries, public or academic libraries, or learning resource centres.
Librarians working in a commercial setting are often called information managers.
Librarians are responsible for the day-to-day running of library services and the role depends on the size and function of the library.
leading and motivating a team of library staff - cataloguing, classifying and indexing stock - managing information technology in a library context, eg designing search facilities -
Academic librarians may also: deliver information skills sessions to students - develop resources for research projects.
School librarians would work typical school hours 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Librarians are usually located at a single library but some may work in the community in mobile libraries or on cross-site projects where driving would be essential.
Although the majority work in public library services but opportunities in the private sector are increasing.
National or local public libraries have a formal promotion structure.
In larger libraries, you can be promoted to senior posts with management responsibilities, or be given responsibility for a specialist service or collection.
Chartered librarians could earn 22,000 to 30,000.
Information managers commercial sector may earn between 25,000 and 35,000.
Senior academic librarians could earn 33,000 to 40,000. London weighting may increase salaries. (Permalink)

The British Library Board The world's knowledge

2008-04-21: The British Library strongly encourages engagement with the conservation profession and actively supports continuous professional development. Specialism Information Technology - At the British Library we are keen to give support to working parents and we provide the following childcare benefits. As a member of staff at the British Library, your other benefits will include: We also give all our employees a discount of 33% on all publications at St Pancras. The British Library Sports and Social Clubs provide enjoyable recreational activities for members. We're passionate about making sure everyone working at the Library has the chance to grow. By joining the Library you could be part of this information revolution. Operations and Services Team: Operations and System Management. The British Library is full of people with wonderful knowledge and expertise and they can be interesting and exciting to work with. What has surprised you about the Library since you've joined? What things have surprised you about the Library? What things have surprised you about your role, your department and the Library since you've joined? I've worked with Estates and Collection Storage to establish dedicated cold storage for the Library's master films. I was able to do a part time MSc in Conservation Science whilst working as conservator at the Newspaper Library, which was funded and supported by the British Library. My interest increased further after having looked at the British Library website I hadn't realised how wide-ranging the Library's collections are. It all revolves round the Integrated Library System (ILS). We are leading the work on how the Library can gain more revenue streams. Team: Marketing Operations. I'm at the heart of developing and implementing the British Library's Customer Relationship Management strategy. What's different to other organisations you've worked in? The Freedom of Information Act and its implications for the British Library Submitting your application; You will need to apply online for all of our advertised roles. Simply go to the 'Search for jobs' page, and search under the reference number or job title for the role you're looking for, and follow the instructions to apply online. If you have any difficulties, you can contact the HR department on + 44 (0) 1937 546330 or email BL-Recruitment@bl.uk All the requirements for a specific post will be outlined in the job description. Interested persons should apply to British Library at http://www.bl.uk/erecruitment/index.html (Permalink)

WRVS Helping older people in the communities get more out of life

2008-03-26: Together with WRVS employees they deliver professional services with a personal touch. WRVS works in partnership with the Army to support single and unaccompanied service personnel in the UK and abroad. Working together with local library service, the home library service can help if someone is unable to visit in person: a friendly volunteer will bring a selection of books, videos and audio tapes to older people in their home. Our shops, cafes and trolleys serve patients, staff and visitors - and raise funds for much-needed equipment, plus help support our volunteers and work in communities. WRVS emergency services are recognised as leaders in the field of emergency support training and currently deliver emergency support training to local authorities, companies and on behalf of the Cabinet Office's emergency planning college. Courses are delivered by two trained and experienced WRVS emergency services managers with input from your local authority emergency planning officer. We help to change lives. safe working environment It is published twice a year and is packed with news about WRVS projects, volunteers and the people who benefit from our services. Emergency response teams - How many volunteers do you have? Here are just some of the many volunteering opportunities WRVS can offer: vacancies in retail, driving, customer service, caring for older people, catering, event organising, fundraising, IT, plus we need people to support our teams in training, finance, health and safety and volunteer recruitment. 2008 programme extended Calling all new volunteers in Paisley. I want to contact the WRVS archive, I want to contact the WRVS fundraising team. Interested? Please complete an application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and send to: Address: Epos manager, WRVS, Garden House, Milton Hill, ABINGDON, OX13 6AD, Telephone: 01235 442957 Or e-mail: emma.lawson@wrvs.org.uk. Interested persons should apply to wrvs org at http://www.wrvs.org.uk/jobs.aspx?page_id=2 (Permalink)