Local Studies and Outreach Librarian - Ref: EE00924

The post holder will be part of a small team and will deputise for the Archivist where required. Duties include:

• Managing the effective and efficient provision of Local Studies and other Special Collections material in the care of Walsall Archives Service, including acquisition, classification, conservation, and retention.


• Working with the Archivist in delivering a joined-up service towards increased sustainability with clear strategies in place to ensure the objectives of the service are achieved in line with agreed targets and the Service Business Plan.


• Planning to ensure the effective delivery of front-line services.


• Leading on the services outreach and engagement programme.


You will also support the Archivist in working towards Archives Accreditation. Other important aspects of the role include assisting the archivist in looking for external funding opportunities and promoting the service and special collections to the public via social media, events, and other activities.

Walsall Council is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Local Studies and Outreach Librarian to develop the local studies collections, promote their use and support the Archivist in the day-to-day management of the archives service. The archives service is based in the refurbished Lichfield Street Hub in Walsall town centre in a building shared with Walsall Library. This is an ideal opportunity to work with the Archivist, the Leisure, Operations and Projects Manager and the archives team to develop the service further., This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development., Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.

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