Library and Archive Coordinator

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Library and Archive team at Tate!

Do you have experience and/or a passion for working with libraries and archives and would like to join a friendly and dedicated team as a Library and Archive Coordinator at Tate?

In this role you will provide essential support in delivering services and access to Tate’s library and archive collections, in both physical and digital formats, for all Tate staff and members of the public.

Working closely with Library and Archive Coordinators, and other colleagues in the department, you will deliver front-of-house services in the Hyman Kreitman Reading Rooms at Tate Britain, as well as electronic document delivery services.

You will also contribute to the work of the Library team, supporting the management of the collection, including processing new acquisitions, checking‑in journal issues, and creating and updating catalogue records.

If you are someone who is looking for hands‑on experience in a leading art library and archive, can work in an agile and flexible way, and be proactive about providing excellent customer service, we would like to hear from you.

This position is offered on a permanent basis, part-time 2 days per week, on site.

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