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Posted: Friday, July 5th Job Title:    Curator of Western Collections Organisation:    Chester Beatty Library Salary:    EUR 51,781 p.a. Type:    Full-Time Position  Contract: Permanent with 1 year probation Location:    Ireland, Dublin Closing Date:    Friday, September 6th, 2013 Job Ref No:         Other Benefits:   Public Sector Pension Scheme       Job Description: To lead the Western Collections area of the Library and to implement its strategic priorities; to engage with relevant research communities; to understand user needs and reflect them in content development and interpretation. The CBL is a collegial organisation and the holder of the post will be expected to work in close consultation with his/her professional colleagues. Key Areas of Responsibility: the Curator of Western Collections will • develop and coordinate displays in the permanent exhibition galleries. • organise, curate and project manage special exhibitions. • give public lectures on relevant aspects of the Collection. • make a personal contribution to the CBL’s research reputation. • advise on and oversee all research projects, publications, and public programmes relating to the Western Collections. • keep abreast of research trends and the changing needs of researchers in relation to the collections for which responsible. • collaborate with the Education Department in the generation of educational material and special events and in the training of volunteer guides. • line manage the Curatorial Assistant in keeping with the CBL’s culture of engagement and collegiality. • facilitate visiting researchers and special interest groups. • oversee ongoing projects for the publication of aspects of the Western Collections. • continue ongoing documentation of the Western Collections in the collections management database (Adlib). • answer general queries on the Western Collections and the cultures they represent. • engage with marketing colleagues in relation to PR and media queries on the Western Collections. • assist with such matters as requested by the Head of Collections.   Required Skills: • The minimum requirement for the post is the possession of a postgraduate university degree in a relevant discipline or subject. • Research interest in one of the areas covered under the Western Collections, together with a proven record of academic publication. • Experience working in a museum, research library, academic or other relevant environment. • Understanding of the ethical issues associated with collections care. • Understanding of new developments in digitisation and new and emerging research trends and methodologies. • Ability to manage complex workloads and to meet deadlines under pressure. • Experience of budgetary or financial management and risk management. • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills. • Good/basic computer skills are necessary as is experience with Adlib or a comparable collection management system. Desired Competency • A PhD in a topic related to the Western Collections. • Experience of successfully exploring and developing collaborations with both the museum and academic sectors. • Experience of effectively overseeing the delivery of projects. • Good professional network.   Application Instructions: To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter expressing interest in the position and outlining relevant experience, together with a complete curriculum vitae and the names and contact information (mail, e-mail and telephone numbers) of three professional references to: Ms June Lattimore PA to the Director Chester Beatty Library Dublin Castle Dublin 2 Ireland (email: personnel@cbl.ie) Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm GMT on Friday 6 September 2013. Referees will not be contacted until the search committee has informed the candidate of doing so. The Chester Beatty Library is an equal opportunities employer.   Contact Name:    Ms June Lattimore Contact Tel:    + 353 1 4070768 Contact Fax:     Contact Email:     personnel@cbl.ie Website:     www.cbl.ie Address:     Chester Beatty Library, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, .

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