Vacancy!

Cataloguer

RPC Library Service – The Angus

Full-time (1.5 years fixed contract)

£24,000 per annum

Regent’s Park College (RPC), a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, has a full-time, grant- funded position for a Cataloguer. RPC has secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Baptist Union’s Newington Court Fund to deliver an exciting project which will enable The Angus Library and Archive (The Angus) to realise its full potential as a treasure trove of primary sources.

We are therefore looking to recruit an experienced, highly knowledgeable and motivated person with formal experience in cataloguing procedures and practices to fill this important and interesting post. This position will focus on cataloguing the backlog of works in The Angus in collaboration with the Antiquarian Cataloguer, using Aleph, AACR2, DCRM(B) and an awareness of RDA cataloguing rules. The role requires knowledge of cataloguing standards and experience in the use of external bibliographic databases (RLIN, OCLC, CURL, LOCIS). Experience and knowledge of cataloguing procedures is essential as well as a keen eye for detail and excellent IT literacy. Knowledge of a Classical or at least one modern European language would be desirable but not essential.

For more information regarding this position or to request an information pack please contact the Project Administrator, anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk or (01865)288142.

Closing date is 5pm Friday 20^th September 2013. Interviews will be held on Thursday 26^th September.

Vacancy!

Antiquarian Cataloguer

The Angus Library and Archive

2.5 years, full-time

£30,000 per annum

Regent’s Park College (RPC), a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, has a full-time, grant- funded position for an Antiquarian Cataloguer. RPC has secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Baptist Union’s Newington Court Fund to deliver an exciting project which will enable The Angus Library and Archive (The Angus) to realise its full potential as a treasure trove of primary sources.

We are therefore looking to recruit an experienced, highly knowledgeable and motivated person with formal experience in cataloguing procedures and practices to fill this important and interesting post. This position will focus on cataloguing the backlog of works in The Angus and developing a plan to catalogue, conserve or dispose of items using Aleph DCRM(B)/AACR2 (with an awareness of RDA) cataloguing rules. The role will involve being responsible for all the cataloguing undertaken as part of the HLF project and will be the direct point of contact for all other cataloguing roles. The role requires knowledge of antiquarian cataloguing standards and experience in the use of external bibliographic databases (RLIN, OCLC, CURL, LOCIS). Knowledge and experience of Heritage Lottery Fund projects, and a knowledge of a Classical or at least one modern European language would be desirable but not essential.

For more information regarding this position or to request an information pack please contact the Project Administrator, anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk or (01865)288142.

Closing date is 5pm Monday 12^th August 2013. Interviews will be held on Monday 19^th August 2013.

Exhibition Research Volunteers Needed!

We need volunteers specifically to work on preparing materials for our upcoming exhibitions. Themes include: Women, Slavery, Fairtrade, and Literature. The exhibitions will coincide with national events: Black History Month, International Women's Day & Fairtrade Fortnight.

Volunteers will be able to interpret our archive treasures in a way to make them presentable to the public.

We rely on volunteers to make our outreach project work! If you are a keen historian, would like to work in museums or archives, or just have some spare time which you would like to donate to a good cause, then please get in touch!

As usual, my email address is: anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk

Looking forward to welcoming you into The Angus Family.

Vacancy - Educational Consultant DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!!

The Angus Library and Archive are seeking an Educational Consultant to oversee the development of creative and visionary National Curriculum resources with a focus on KS3 and KS4 History.

Key Responsibilities:

•        Oversee all development of educational resources to include the design of online content

•        Work with teacher volunteers in the co creation of educational resources for KS3 and KS4 students in the area of History

•        Liaise with the Learning and Participation Officer, College Librarian and volunteers in regard to resource development

•        Advocate for the project in regional and national arenas

The essential requirements are:

•        Demonstrated enthusiasm and passion about helping people engage with history, heritage and/or culture

•        Experience in public engagement in the museum, archive or other cultural sector

•        Experience in working with schools

•        Experience in the development of learning activities

•        Excellent IT literacy, with proven Microsoft Office experience

•        Strong interpersonal and communication skills

•        Ability to work on own initiative, with strong organizational and time management skills

•        Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions

•        An appropriate degree

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 19th July 2013.

For full details, please see our website: http://www.rpc.ox.ac.uk/index.php?pageid=294&tln=AboutUs

Teachers! We need you!

Would you like your students to engage with exciting primary resources, such as this fifteenth-century Nuremberg Chronicle?

Please read our Teacher Information Sheet

With funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and The Baptist Union Newington Court Fund, we would like to see more people from a wider cross section of society using The Angus. We aim to help people engage with the heritage of the nation and the Baptist denomination, taking advantage of the true value of this wonderful collection.
We would like teachers to be involved both in the development stage and the testing of new educational resources. We will be creating National Curriculum Resources for Key Stage 3 and 4, covering subjects such as: 

·         The Victorians and non-conformists
·         Trade in the Edwardian period
·         Colonialism
·         The Slave Trade 
·         Religious liberty and tolerance

 

We will also be offering the opportunity for year 10/11 and A-Level students to gain first-hand experience using the archive. We would like to foster the students’ curiosity, helping them to develop independent study skills which are vital for university.  

Cultural Partnership Opportunity

The recent review of Cultural Education in England revealed the importance of schools making links with cultural organisations. Such partnerships offer students the opportunity to take part in academically and socially enriching activities outside of the classroom. We would like to work with teachers and schools to provide accessible and inspiring learning experiences within the library and archive setting. If you would like to discuss the possibility of forming a partnership with The Angus, please contact our Learning and Participation Officer, Katie Pearce, on: katie.pearce@regents.ox.ac.uk. 

Tips for using The Angus Library and Archive

We've been making flyers for our Open Days at Regent's Park College, including information and tips on how to use The Angus Library and Archive and some interesting facts about our collection. 

           Interested in running an Archiving for the Future course in your area?

At The Angus Library & Archive we are in need of volunteers to help run Archiving for the Future courses in churches across the UK.

We are looking for anyone with experience in training others, or with knowledge of archiving, to present our Archiving course to prospective groups.

Full ‘train the trainer’ training will be provided, as well as Archiving for the Future training for those coming from a different background.

Own transport is desirable as well as an understanding of religious history in Britain.

Would suit those with the ability to engage with others, and an interest in conserving the history of faith communities.

For more information, or for an application form, please contact: anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk, 01865 288 142