This position provides support to the Acquisitions Librarian, facilitating the acquisition and distribution of library materials and content to the staff at Kew and all library patrons. Your primary role will be managing the daily operations that contribute to a seamless and proficient acquisitions service.
Your duties include delivering outstanding customer service while handling book and serial processing as well as facilitating inter-library loans. You will oversee the processing of all incoming materials for the Library & Archives. Tasks such as ordering, receiving, and accessioning new books and serials will fall under your purview, along with managing payments, claims, and related issues. In addition, you will support broader services and collection management efforts.
We’re looking for someone with experience in a library or informational setting, ideally within a research, special, or academic library, who has supported acquisitions services including book purchasing, serials, and inter-library loans. Competency in using finance and/or library management systems, as well as familiarity with clerical and administrative tasks, is crucial. Key to your success will be strong numerical skills, precision, thoroughness, and a systematic working style.
Interviews for this role are scheduled for Monday, March 11th, and Tuesday, March 12th, 2024.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a world-renowned plant science organization, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a significant tourist attraction. Our mission is to comprehend and safeguard plant and fungal life to ensure human well-being and the sustainability of all life on our planet.
Our work is aimed at halting the ongoing mass extinction and fostering a world where nature is conserved, cherished, and sustainably utilized. We rely on our top-tier scientific research, unrivaled plant and fungal collections, extensive network of global partners, and the awe-inspiring gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, bolstered by our 260-year legacy, to reach these objectives.
Embrace the opportunity to become a guardian of the planet’s plant and fungal kingdoms by joining our team.
The position offers an annual salary range of £26,100 to £28,543, contingent on qualifications and experience. We provide a substantial benefits package, which includes continuous learning opportunities, a generous holiday allocation, flexible work policies to ensure a well-balanced work-life dynamic, and Employee Assistance Programme along with other wellness resources like a cycle-to-work scheme and subsidized gym memberships. Additionally, we offer a substantial pension plan, staff discounts, and complimentary entry to a variety of national museums and galleries, with the added perk of enjoying our magnificent Kew and Wakehurst gardens.
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