Librarian

Deadline: Monday, January 6, 2020 - 00:00
Employer: African Natural History Research Trust
Contract Duration: Permanent
Contract Type: Full Time (40 hours per week)
Salary: Commensurate with experience

The African Natural History Research Trust (ANHRT) is a charitable research trust and museum focused on African entomological biodiversity. Our research is aimed at increasing the scientific knowledge of African insects with an emphasis on Lepidoptera.

We are looking for an experienced full-time librarian who will support the arrangement, cataloguing and use of the archives held at ANHRT. The archive contains a variety of formats including volumes, loose papers, plans and maps, illustrations and photographs, including photographic slides and negatives.

It is essential that you have an ability to lift, carry and move collection material using trolleys, kick stools and lifts on a regular basis, e.g. to move items from stacks to shelves. There will be a frequent need to carry items upstairs.

Due to the location of ANHRT you must have a full driving licence and your own car.

To apply for this job:
1) Please provide your current CV for the attention of Molly Carter to enquiries@anhrt.org.uk
2) By return you will receive an ANHRT application form which you are required to complete and return to accompany your CV as part of your application.