Cultural Collections & Archives

The Cultural Collections & Archives Librarian is responsible for managing special collections and archives, such as the University Archive, the Royal College of Organist's collection, rare books, and other Birmingham City Archives. This role involves making these collections more visible and accessible to support learners, teachers, and researchers. This includes curation, digitisation, and display through virtual and physical exhibitions.

Key responsibilities include promoting the collections, running workshops for students and academic colleagues, deputising for the Head of Cultural Collections & Archives when necessary, and developing strategies for the curation, management, and digitisation of the university’s collections. The role also includes managing a Cultural Collections and Archive Assistant and ad hoc volunteers, and contributing to projects.

Candidates must have a degree or postgraduate qualification in librarianship, archives, or information science and/or related area and/or equivalent experience. They should have experience working with special collections, archives, or museums and understand curation, digitisation, and display. Knowledge of legislative requirements including GDPR, Copyright, and IP is essential. Candidates should be excellent communicators, have strong organisational skills, and be able to contribute to a culture of continuous service improvement.