The Royal Collection is advertising for a librarian to operate the Royal Library at Winsdor Castle for £53,00 a year.
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They are seeking an exceptional scholar and bibliophile to run the Royal Library which contains one of the world's finest collections of Old Master drawings (including the largest group of Leonardo da Vinci drawings); a unique collection of over 4,500 military maps & documents spanning the 4 centuries from Agincourt to Waterloo; coins, medals & insignia; and of course books & manuscripts.
The Librarian would work with the Royal Collection Trust curating exhibitions & displays for State Visits & themed receptions, and with the Royal Archives researching & interpreting material on the history of the monarchy.
The requirements are
- a strong scholarly background
- in depth knowledge of history (especially British)
- bibliography and a record of publishing, lecturing & academic research
- possess advanced IT skills with an understanding of & experience in digitisation
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