4 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
National Library celebrates 100 Years and key job opportunity
From ancient manuscripts to new digital publications, these are freely accessible to all.
Events are being rolled out all across Scotland. Acclaimed authors Val McDermid and Damian Barr have been named as Centenary Champions, lending their voices to this nationwide celebration of books, reading and public knowledge.
A major exhibition, Dear Library, offers an exploration of what libraries mean to individuals and communities. Mary Queen of Scots' last letter will be loaned from the Library's archives and displayed at the new Perth Museum in its first public appearance in a generation. Further exhibits from the collections will travel to Aberdeen and Shetland, ensuring the centenary is marked far beyond Edinburgh.
'We are in the middle of a truly transformative year for the National Library,' says Jackie Cromarty, the Library's Director of Engagement. 'We're celebrating our 100th birthday with a host of amazing events and activities around the country.
'We've just unveiled a brand-new website and we're looking forward to launching our new strategy later this year.
'This will see us further connecting our collections and the people of Scotland, engaging with a host of new community and research partners and developing our collections in ways that are sustainable, accessible and relevant to a changing society.'
As part of this momentum, the Library is seeking a permanent, full-time Head of Human Resources to lead its HR and Organisational Development. Reporting directly to the Leadership Team and Library Board, the new Head of HR will play a strategic role in shaping internal culture, supporting employees and driving best practice across the entire organisation.
With the current postholder retiring and leaving behind strong HR foundations and a capable team, the incoming Head has the opportunity to build on this valuable work and bring their own vision to one of Scotland's most respected public institutions.
'It's an exciting time to consider joining the Library,' adds Jackie Cromarty. 'You will find it an endlessly fascinating and inspiring place to work, where your role as Head of Human Resources can make a real impact on the organisation and its people as we step into our second century.'
The position comes with generous annual leave, pension contributions, flexible working where possible and ongoing professional development: an ideal opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking to contribute to an organisation at the heart of Scotland's cultural life.
For those inspired by heritage, learning and public service, the National Library of Scotland could be their next exciting chapter.
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