Archivist

The Linnean Society of London is the world’s oldest extant biological society and has in its care several internationally important collections, including that of Carl Linnaeus. Arts Council England has awarded Designation status to the entirety of the Linnean Society’s library, archive and biological specimen collections.

We are creating a new post for an Archivist within our library team, with primary responsibility for implementing and overseeing the administration and care of the manuscripts and archives held by the Society. The post-holder will ensure their preservation and accessibility in line with professional and legal standards, as well as facilitating their use for research, outreach, education and digitisation projects.

Applicants must be qualified archivists with a first degree and a recognised postgraduate archive qualification. This post will require exceptional IT skills, knowledge and experience of archival cataloguing to ISAD(G) standards and commitment to the highest standards of service to our users.

For further information and details of how to apply please visit our website https://www.linnean.org/the-society/vacancies-and-volunteering

Closing date: 6 July 2016
Interviews are scheduled for 12 July 2016