Acquisitions Librarian (14.8 hours per week)
This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and organised individual to join our Acquisitions Team. This is a varied role where the right candidate will make a key contribution to building the national collections by acquiring print and digital publications for the Library.
Working as part of a wider team of Acquisitions Librarians you will carry out a range of tasks across the donation, purchase, and subscription acquisition workflows. These will include working closely with sellers and donors, sourcing and ordering publications, checking and recording new acquisitions and invoices on Library systems and responding to enquiries.
What we are looking for -
We are looking for someone with excellent communication and problem solving skills, who is focussed on working collaboratively to deliver high quality outcomes for the Library.
This is a busy role which requires attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to display initiative to accomplish tasks efficiently. You will be a team player with experience of working in a library. Experience of working with collection acquisitions in a library or similar organisation would give you an advantage. If this sounds like you, then we look forward to reading your application.
What we can offer you -
If you are successful, you will be working for one of Scotland’s premier cultural institutions, a library that holds the nation’s memory in its vast collections. You’ll have the opportunity to work flexibly, where the service allows, and we’ll provide you with training and development opportunities. We have generous annual leave and offer a pension scheme. And of course, you’ll join a team of great colleagues.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact Nicola Stratton, Modern Acquisitions Manager (n.stratton@nls.uk).
Interviews will be held the week commencing 14 October 2024.
The National Library of Scotland
The National Library of Scotland preserves the memory of the nation with collections that span the centuries, from the earliest times to the digital age. Our collections document the influence of Scots at home and abroad, while reflecting the ideas and cultures of the world. They cover all aspects of human endeavour in multiple formats, including books, manuscripts, archives, websites, maps, music, moving image and sound.
We support education, research, business and innovation and our work enhances the reputation of Scotland as a country with a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant future. We are committed to providing easy access to our physical and digital collections and delivering services that are open and available to all. It is a place for inspiration, exploration and enjoyment, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
There are around 320 of us working at the Library who all contribute in different ways, whether welcoming our visitors, planning our events and exhibitions, developing and caring for our collections or looking after our buildings and people.
The Benefits
For more benefit information see our staff benefits website page.
For more information on applying see our application process website page.
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