Lancashire Libraries – Local History Collection Volunteer

Lancashire Libraries – Local History Collection Volunteer

Lancashire Libraries house local history collections and make them available for exploring personal, family or community history and heritage.

You will be assisting with the listing and repackaging of local history collections in a local library setting (initially Lancaster). This role is part of Lancashire Archives aim, to open up access to local history collections in the county and encourage more people to find out about the past.

What we are asking for from you

• A commitment to the project
• Regular attendance at an agreed time
• Consistently accurate work
• Treat the records with care
• Comply with the Volunteer Acceptable Use Guidelines

Before you apply, please contact Lancaster Library for an informal chat at lancaster.library@lancashire.gov.uk

Tasks:

Tasks after training

• Producing lists of local history collections to make them more accessible
• Repackaging local history collections

Required Qualities:

Qualities

All applicants wishing to be considered as a volunteer need to have the following qualities/skills, which will be assessed from the information provided on your application and will be further explored at your first meeting with a member of our team

Please Note: Volunteering does not constitute employment and as such is not a legally binding contract.

• Good ICT skills
• Good communication and listening skills
• Ability to respect principles of confidentiality
• Friendly and open personality
• Respect
• Willingness to offer commitment and reliability
• Willingness to accept guidance and support from others
• Understanding and commitment to Equal Opportunities

No person shall receive less favourable treatment because of his or her race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin etc.

Expenses – Travel expenses will be paid in agreement with limits agreed with Service Manager