Library Cataloguer

Step into the world of Penguin Random House as a Library Cataloguer and become a part of our rich historical and cultural heritage.

The Archive and Library team at Penguin Random House is dedicated to preserving and supporting the historical and cultural legacy of our company. As a Library Cataloguer, you will collaborate with your teammates to ensure our library collection is accessible and well-maintained. Your role will play a part by contributing to the functions of Penguin Random House and its stakeholders. Here, you will find a supportive environment where every role counts, within a company that values both its heritage and its future. 

Key responsibilities:

• Catalogue new incoming stock according to in-house style, using the Dewey Decimal Classification system
• Work with the Archive & Library team to ensure that the stock is shelved, stored and circulated as required
• Understand, and deliver, required Archive and Library processes and tasks, such as arranging deliveries
• Other related duties as requested by the Archive & Library Manager

What you’ll bring:

• Ability to prioritise tasks and solve routine problems
• Experience of working in a library, archive, information service or similar
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively within a small team
• Flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks
• To be curious and to look for efficient ways to solve routine issues

Essential criteria:

• Good computer skills including the ability to maintain databases and records
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on Wednesday 20th November.

Salary

£22,877 per annum, plus bonus and benefits

What you can expect from us

Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.

Our benefits include:

• Financial – discounted shopping, season ticket loan, rental deposit loan
• Wellbeing – healthcare cash plan, employee assistance, gym loan
• Lifestyle – taste card, tech scheme, free and discounted books

For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/

Hybrid working

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. Due to the nature of this role, the postholder will be required to work on-site at our office in Rushden every day.

About Penguin

We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.

The recruitment process

You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed above as part of the ‘What you’ll bring’ section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

Company: Penguin Books Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: Northamptonshire 

City: Rushden 

Postal Code: NN106RZ 

Job ID: 275194