About the role
The post holder manages, edits and creates high-quality metadata using internationally recognised standards to enhance access to UCL's print collections via Explore, the UCL Library catalogue. The post holder also contributes data to shared databases and catalogues, for example, ESTC, to promote access to wider audiences. The post holder works with both UCL Special Collections, whose material is mainly housed at the National Archives, Kew, and with modern collections housed at the UCL Library Services Store in Wickford, Essex. The post holder plays a vital role in ensuring these closed-access collections are fully accessible by creating/enhancing metadata which enables their retrieval and supports the library’s commitment to ensure that materials for permanent retention are fully catalogued.
Manual handling is required to carry out this role. Training will be provided.
An acceptable DBS check may be required to carry out part of this role.
Flexible Working Statement: 'We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible'.
This is an on-campus role. It is not suitable for regular remote working.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.
About you
We are looking for candidates who have the following experience and skills:
1. A recognised qualification in Librarianship or Information Studies
2. Thorough knowledge of cataloguing standards including: RDA, AACR2, DCRM(B), DCRM(C), DCRM(S), DCRMR, MARC21, LCSH and MeSH
3. Substantial experience in cataloguing to current recognised standards on a modern Library Management System
4. Knowledge of languages other than English
Work pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Further Details
The advert will close on the published date at 23:59 GMT. However, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews will be held at UCL Science Library, Bloomsbury.
A job description and person specification can be accessed from the link at the bottom of this page.
To apply, please provide:
5. An up-to-date CV, including as a minimum detail of your current employment, salary and notice period, details of any former employment and your education history.
6. A supporting statement, showing how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria marked ‘Application’ in the Person Specification found within the Job Description for this post. Your statement should be provided using the free text box under ‘Questionnaire’.
If you have any queries about the role or have any queries about the application process, please contact, quoting the job title and reference number.
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Annual leave & Work life balance
7. 27 days annual leave + 6 closure days (Christmas and
8. Easter) as well as statutory holidays
9. Hybrid and flexible working
10. Ability to buy 5 additional annual leave days
Children & Family
11. Enhanced maternity, adoption, paternity leave
12. Carer’s leave
13. Workplace nursery
Other benefits
We also offer some great benefits some of which are defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE); cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan; on-site gym etc. As part of the UCL community you can access free lunch hour lectures, exhibitions and museums and collections. On campus UCL has the Bloomsbury theatre hosting a range of performances and a series of bars, cafes and other facilities, which UCL staff can use.