Curator (Industrial Era)
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The Vacancy
This is a permanent curatorial role in the Department of Published Collections. The role of the Curator (Industrial Era) is to curate the Library’s published collections from 1830-1914, a period that includes significant historical developments such as the full realisation of the Industrial Revolution, political and international change, and considerable social change. Aligned to this period is also the rapid acceleration of mechanical printing and mass-broadcast, and the emergence of new publishing formats. This role will work closely with the skills and practice of rare books librarianship whilst also seeking to explore new connection points in these increasingly at-scale publications. This is a unique role, responsible for looking after and bringing to life an internationally significant collection.
The Department of Published Collections is part of the wider Collections, Access and Research Division, and curators in the team work in a number of ways to connect the collections across the other collecting divisions, and also to readers, researchers, and new audiences by widening access and creating opportunities to explore and enjoy these collections. You will join us in the Library’s centenary year, during which we will launch our new strategy, building on the momentum of our recent strategy Reaching People.
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.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 2 February 2025. Interviews will be held in the week commencing 24 February 2025.
You can contact Graeme Hawley (Head of Published Collections) g.hawley@nls.uk if you have any questions about the role. The full job description can be found at the bottom of this page.
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
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