Head of Conservation and Bindery (Special Collections Division)

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and proactive individual to work at the heart of one of the world's major research libraries.  Cambridge University Library is a major scholarly resource, not only for the University's staff and students, but also nationally and internationally. It has been collecting books and manuscripts since the 15th century and now has one of the greatest and most accessible collections in the world. As a legal deposit library for almost 300 years, the University Library also has comprehensive holdings of UK publications, as well as extensive collections built up through purchase over several centuries. 

The successful candidate will lead all aspects of preservation and conservation at Cambridge University Library. S/he will manage the staff and operations of the Conservation and Bindery Departments in caring for the Library's collections - from newly published printed material to special collections in manuscript, printed and artefact form - and in playing a key role in supporting exhibitions work and digitisation projects.

S/he will have excellent management, organisational and communication skills and ensure that the Library is at the forefront of current thinking and best practice with regard to preservation and conservation for libraries and archives. S/he will contribute to wider strategic and operational planning for the Special Collections Division as a whole.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by Dr Jill Whitelock, Head of Special Collections (01223 765691; jw330@cam.ac.uk).

Further details can be downloaded from our website www.lib.cam.ac.uk/Vacancies or are available from the Librarian's Office, Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge, CB3 9DR, tel: 01223 747413; email: Charlotte.Ross@lib.cam.ac.uk.

Applications, in the form of a completed CHRIS/6 form, a covering letter, curriculum vitae and contact details for three professional referees should be sent to the University Librarian either by post to Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR or electronically to Charlotte.Ross@lib.cam.ac.uk (but not both) by 5pm on the closing date. Please complete Part 1 and Part 3 of the application form.

Interviews will take place on 31 May 2013

Quote Reference: VE28142

Closing Date: 6 May 2013

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