Librarian

Other responsibilities

• Be an ambassador for EFDSS and the VWML
• Carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

• A recognised qualification in librarianship or information science
• At least 2 years’ experience working in libraries or a similar environment
• Knowledge and experience of MARC 21, RDA, and AACR2 cataloguing standards
• Database and Library Management System skills
• An understanding of the importance of accurate cataloguing and indexing
• Research skills
• Good inter-personal, oral and written communication skills, with the ability to draft own correspondence and deal with enquiries via multiple channels
• Familiarity with general office procedures, the operation of office equipment, e.g. photocopier, telephone, scanner, etc., and of software packages, e.g. Microsoft Office
• An enthusiasm for the folk arts

Desirable

• Ability to read musical notation
• Experience of managing digital assets, including creation, development, organisation, and maintenance
• Familiarity with the operation of audio and audio-visual equipment, e.g. CD, DVD, vinyl, cassette, VHS and reel-to-reel
• Experience of collection care and the handling of rare materials
• A knowledge of the folk arts, music and the social history of Britain
• Training in manual handling or a willingness to be trained to help carry books and boxes safely

Qualities

• Polite, friendly and helpful when dealing with VWML users, colleagues, EFDSS members and the public in general
• Ability to understand client enquiries and empathise with client needs
• A good team worker
• Flexible
• A pro-active and innovative approach to work
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Attention to detail, organised and orderly working methods
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to discuss, agree and meet targets
• A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Conditions of Employment

• Salary: £14,092.10 pro rata (£35,230.25 FTE)
• Hours: 14 hours per week, excluding lunch breaks. Usual working hours are 9.30am – 5.30pm. There is some flexibility over which days the post-holder wishes to work. The post holder will be expected to work one Saturday per month; time off in lieu is granted.
• Holidays: 10 days per annum (pro rata of 25 days for full-time entitlement) plus statutory public and bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Pension: Employer/employee contributory pension scheme.
• Probation: The post carries a six-month probationary period.

Flexible working

EFDSS is committed to promoting flexible working to facilitate effective and efficient working and enable employees to achieve a better home / work life balance. All employees can apply for flexible hours and home working, where appropriate for the role. All applications are carefully considered.

Other benefits

• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare voucher scheme
• Discount on meals and drinks in the CSH café
• Complimentary tickets to many EFDSS events.