We have an outstanding opportunity in our Communications Division for a Library and Archive Assistant with expertise in library management systems, classification systems and general cataloguing rules.
The successful candidate will assist with creating bibliographic information (cataloguing) of all publications and records into Soutron (our Library Management System).
Other responsibilities entailed in this role include (but are not limited to):
- Assisting with the maintenance of a collection of books, reports, journals and multimedia, and the virtual collection of e-documents, online databases, and other online resources, ensuring that they meet the business needs of the Secretariat.
- Accurately cataloguing and classifying material, and assigning appropriate keywords within Soutron;
- Maintaining and developing the in-house thesaurus.
- Assisting with electronic filing and the application of metadata standards in the library management system to better support the identification and retrieval of records and information.
To be considered you must have a Secondary Qualification to “A” Level, including English and Maths, or an equivalent vocational qualification. Candidates must also have at least two years’ library experience in an academic, professional or technical environment, and have good knowledge of a library management system. Candidates who hold a degree in library/information/archival studies and are experienced in working within an international organisation and with Soutron will have an added advantage.
The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 54 member governments and provides guidance on policy making, technical assistance and advisory services to Commonwealth member countries. We support governments to help achieve sustainable, inclusive and equitable development.
To join us, you must be a citizen of a Commonwealth country and have the right to live and work in the UK.
Please apply by submitting a CV and cover letter. Covering letters should be structured to address the key criteria required in the person specification, giving clear examples.
Closing date: 28 October 2021, 1700hrs BST