Cataloguer - GLA12013
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 31 Mai 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £28,570.33 i £32,352.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Mehefin 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Glasgow Central, G3 7DN |
| Cwmni: | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL AND ARMS LENGTH ORGANISATION |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | GLA12013 |
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Job Description
Glasgow Life is looking for a Cataloguer to join us on a 35 hour full time permanent contract. As Cataloguer you will be joining our in-demand Cataloguing Team which sits within the wider Libraries Service Development Team and is based in the Mitchell Library. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports the city wide library offer.
More about our Libraries teams
As a Cataloguer you’ll be joining our Glasgow Life Libraries team. Libraries provide a cultural and creative place for all ages. They offer a place to read for pleasure and purpose, and collections which support literacy development. Glasgow's Libraries also have e-lending, author talks, book groups and festivals. People can access special collections as well as archives and family/local history. Libraries are also an important place where the digitally excluded can get online and access a range of resources. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/libraries
About Glasgow Life
Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.
The role
As a Cataloguer, you’ll be an integral part of the team by:
• Contributing to the business-critical work of the team - ensuring that quality records are in place for all new stock across community libraries, schools and the Mitchell library.
• Assisting in progressing retrospective cataloguing projects, particularly for named special collections.
• Reporting to Catalogue Co-Ordinator and working alongside an established team.
The candidate
If you’re interested in joining us as a Cataloguer you’ll need:
• A first degree or post graduate qualification in librarianship or MCLIP
• Experience of MARC cataloguing and of Galaxy 2000, Open Galaxy, Spark or an equivalent Library Management System (desirable) • Ability to be consistent and catalogue material according to all relevant standards and practices (knowledge/experience of Dewey Decimal Classification desirable) • Broad general knowledge plus the willingness to develop subject knowledge to support demands of Glasgow Libraries collections • Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team
You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.
Our city-wide contracts mean you will be flexible to work in any of our locations.
Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.
We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.
Our Mitchell Library has great links to public transport and parking nearby.
The normal working hours for this role would be Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.
Important Dates: Closing date 16th June 2024 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for Week beginning 8th July 2024
Benefits at Glasgow Life
• A holiday allowance of 30 days plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). This will rise to 35 days after 5 years
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – which pays 19.3% in employer contributions
• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store
• Option to buy extra annual leave
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible retirement
• Family-friendly policies
Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer
Application Packs
Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.
Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.
Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.
Further Information
For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us
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