University of London
The University of London
The University of London is a leading institution in the UK, renowned for its delivery of distance and digital education to 45,000 students across 190 countries. While deeply connected to its London roots, our impact and community are truly global.
A national leader in the humanities, we champion the importance of these fields to society and the economy through the creation and exchange of knowledge.
As a federation of 17 prestigious higher education institutions, collaboration lies at the core of our mission. Together, the University of London federation encompasses a collective community of over 240,000 students and 50,000 staff, conducting world-class research across a broad range of disciplines.
Our unwavering commitment to broadening access to education and harnessing the collective expertise of our federation empowers us to transform lives worldwide and tackle the critical global challenges of the future.
The Role
Senate House Library is seeking to appoint two fixed-term cataloguers to work on one of the UK’s most extensive and valuable collections of queer literature.
Key responsibilities include:
- Cataloguing materials within the collection.
- Supervising and mentoring an intern.
- Assisting in identifying items for digitisation.
Please note that the collection may contain sensitive materials, including occasional explicit sexual imagery. Appropriate workflows and systems will be in place to support employees in managing such content.
For further details or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Larissa Erzinçlioğlu at [email protected].
To access the full role profile, please consult the job description provided below.
Further Information
To apply, please submit your application (click ‘apply for job’ at the bottom of this page) by midnight on 2nd March 2026.
Interviews for this position will take place on 17th February 2026.
The anticipated start date for successful candidates is 1st May 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Please note the University will not be able to sponsor candidates for a visa for this position. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK for the duration of the appointment.
Additional details:
- Candidates from the University redeployment pool will be given preferential consideration.
- The University operates a Hybrid Working framework, enabling most employees to work remotely for up to 60% of their working week (subject to role requirements). Attendance will still be expected on specific days for team meetings and training sessions.
The University of London is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented at all levels of the University. Please note that all appointments will be made based on merit, using the criteria outlined in the job description.
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