Collections Assistant

The Collections Assistant for RGU Library is a full-time post. The assistant will be required to aid the Collections Coordinator in the daily operations of the Art and Heritage Store. This includes supporting the storage, security, documentation, and lending of collections, and helping maintain high standards of collections care. The assistant will also actively develop knowledge about the items in the Collection and deal with first level inquiries from staff, students, and other stakeholders. Other duties include assisting with the care and curation of objects, promoting engagement with the Collections across the University and the wider community, and contributing to the development of policies and procedures relating to Art and Heritage collections.

The ideal candidate should be educated to Standard Grade level (GCSEs) or equivalent vocational qualification and have experience working in an environment requiring a high degree of accuracy, working in a team and independently. Additional desirable qualifications include experience of working in a museums or heritage environment, knowledge of metadata or cataloguing standards, and experience of using a collections management system.