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Library and Archive adjunct:Job description:Job location: Edinburgh
Hours: 35 hours per week Closing Date: 9am on Friday 11th February 2022 About The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh is an independent membership organisation dedicated to the education, training and advancement of surgeons, dental surgeons, doctors, and various individuals all over healthcare who are involved in the surgical care of patients. The College has a current membership approaching 30,000 and growing, with members spanning over 100 countries around the world. From our founding in 1505, the College has been committed to the advancement of surgery and driving patient safety standards worldwide. In our 515-year history, there has never been a better time to join the College than now. About the function this function will support the work of the Library section who provide modern medical information resources and support to the College membership worldwide, and historical enquiry services related to the College's considerable history and heritage. The Library and Archive adjunct is accountable to the College Librarian and the Director of Heritage. It should be noted that the function may occasionally include some evening and weekend work. practice/Qualifications/Key expertise Being educated to a minimum of HNC level (or equivalent) in a related subject, you will have practice of working in a library, archive or information-located environment. Possession of a degree in a related subject with or without significant work practice may also be considered. practice of providing accurate and significant information to a professional and public customer-base is essential as is an informed consciousness of the work involved in library and archives administration and a desire to develop expertise in advance of pursuing a career in the field. You will be IT literate with practice of Microsoft software and have good verbal and written communication expertise. practice of or interest in the history of medicine and surgery is desirable as is the consciousness of data protection and copyright legislation and issues, and their impact on library and archive policy. practice of library and archive-specific IT applications including cataloguing software (eg Adlib) would be advantageous. Working with us At the College we aim to embrace views from across the organisation, sharing common goals and values for the betterment of healthcare through the advancement of surgical and dental professionals. We aim to develop teams that are reflective of the needs of our members and maximise the potential of every employee. To reflect the varying needs across the organisation, we offer a range of policies and benefits for our workforce including a generous 42 days annual leave, flexible working practices, Bike2Work Scheme, enhanced employer pensions contribution and various discounts all over the College including the Ten Hill Place Hotel, 1505 Café and free entry to Surgeons' Hall Museums. If you'd like more information about this function, Contact Us by recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk Please note that we do not accept CV's and agencies need not apply. Contact Information E-mail: recruitment@rcsed.ac.uk Interview Details Interviews will be held on Tuesday 1st March 2022. (Registered Charity No. SC005317) Skills:
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