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Principal Librarian

Listed by Glasgow Life

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Application deadline: Sun 14 Jun 2026 23:59
https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/principal-librarian-mitchell-library-part-time-473884

Rate

The listed salary is for a full-time role. If you’re applying for a part-time or bank job, we will calculate your pay on a pro-rata basis. The entry level hourly rate is £24.80 per hour.

Interview

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 22nd June 2026

Details

As a Principal Librarian, you’ll be a part of an established team.

You’ll play an essential role in developing and supporting collections-related activity in line with Glasgow Life’s Strategic Objectives, plans and policies including asset governance obligations. The post holder will also work closely with colleagues in Glasgow Libraries to contribute to the strategic management, planning, development and delivery of library and information services in the Mitchell Library, community libraries, school libraries and digital services.

Your work will make a visible and lasting difference. This could be:

· Supporting our communities

· Helping people get active

· Creating cultural experiences

· Or working behind the scenes to make it all happen

 

Location: Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow, G3 7DN with excellent public transport links/free parking/paid parking nearby.

Our Museums service, managed by Glasgow Life on behalf of the community, cares for thousands of years of history. We take care of the city’s museum and library special collections, its archives, and operate award-winning museums, keeping them safe for future generations. We run talks, tours, workshops, and events, so people can explore and enjoy the collections. By connecting people with the city’s stories, our museums continue to enrich the lives of local people and visitors. Read more here - https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums

 

We’re looking for:

· an undergraduate / postgraduate qualification in accredited course relating information and library services, and/or hold Chartered Membership status of Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals

· experience of managing people effectively to meet agreed service performance goals through clear approaches to planning and delivery

· experience of collections management and development and awareness of collections care

· ability to work with a wide range of colleagues across teams, partners and customers experience of delivering and encouraging engagement through collections-related activity

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