Job Introduction
Bradford Local Studies and Archives teams collect, preserve and promote the documented history and heritage of the Bradford district enabling access to these extensive resources for a wide variety of customers and researchers.
Bradford Library Service is looking to recruit Casual Local Studies & Archive Assistants to join our teams at Bradford and Keighley Local Studies Libraries to provide essential cover for other staff when required.
The main responsibilities of this role:
- Working within the team on front line services including providing a customer-focused enquiry and research service, supporting visitors and answering enquiries by phone and email.
- Assisting with the maintenance of stock and other collection management tasks such as indexing and cataloguing.
- Assisting with events and activities and in engaging people with their heritage and local area.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Caroline Brown, Local Studies & Archives Manager on email caroline.brown@bradford.gov.uk
Employee Offer
Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf .
Equal Opportunities
We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, gender re-assignment, pregnancy, sexual orientation, disability, race, colour, ethnic background, religion or belief nationality or age. And, as an equal opportunities employer, the Council strives to employ the best qualified people from a diverse range of applicants.
The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.
