{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nLibrarian (Fixed Term)(Part Time) - GLA13004 with Glasgow City Council in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom\n\nJob DescriptionGlasgow Life is looking for a Librarian (Special Collections) to join us on a part time, fixed term contract for a period up to two years. As Librarian (Special Collections) you will be joining our in-demand Special Collections department, based in the Mitchell Library. More about our Museums and Collections teams As a Librarian (Special Collections) youll be joining our Glasgow Life Museums and Collections team. From the Mitchell Library, The Burrell Collection to Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, our Museums, Libraries and Archives are free for everyone to access. Were committed to making sure people experience our world-class collections and have the chance to engage with our rich heritage. The cultural programmes we provide bring value to peoples lives. Read more on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/museums. Youll work closely with our colleagues in the Libraries and Communities service which includes The Mitchell Library, 32 community libraries, school libraries, reader development and services for early years and children. About Glasgow Life Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the citys visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgows international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music. The role You will work as part of the Special Collections team managing, developing and making accessible the Library Collections at The Mitchell for the people of Glasgow and its visitors. Reporting to the Principal Librarian in the Museums and Collections service area, you will undertake and support a range of collections-related activity and programmes in line with Glasgow Life's strategic objectives, policies and governance obligations. You will be working collaboratively with Library and Museums colleagues in delivering high quality library, information and family history services from The Mitchell, supporting the ongoing management and development of the special collections per se, and supporting the operational functions of The Mitchell Library. The candidate If youre interested in joining us as a Librarian in Special Collections, youll need: Essential: First Degree or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science, or ACLIP (or equivalent professional body). Essential: relevant experience in collections management and development, and awareness of collections care. Essential: relevant experience of delivering a collections-focused range of library and information services with high standards of customer care. Essential: excellent inter-personal, and written, verbal and digital communication skills. Essential: flexible approach to work pattern including evening/weekend shift patterns, and ability to work independently and collaboratively. This post is 17.5 hours FTE on a fixed term contract for 2 years. Desirable: experience of working with a wide range of colleagues across teams, partners, and customers Desirable: experience of family and local history services and of unique and distinctive collections Desirable: MCLIP We believe in the transformational power of the services we provide for the citizens and visitors of Glasgow, and if you want to be a part of it, wed love to hear from you. You can read the full person specification for this role under the Job Attachments section. Some of our roles are currently piloting hybrid working, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working. The Mitchell Library has great links to public transport and parking nearby. This role is for 17.5 hours per week. The working pattern would be: Wednesday 9am-5pm. Thursday 12noon-8pm and alternate Friday/Saturday 9am-5pm. We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, wed love to hear from you. Important Dates: Closing date 19th Jan and interviews are provisionally scheduled for wk beginning 27th Jan For Fixed Term Roles - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family. This position requires a Standard Disclosure. Please note successful candidates for the above position will be required to pay for their Disclosure. Benefits at Glasgow Life 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store Option to buy extra annual leave Cycle-to-work scheme And much more! Please note that Glasgow Life, as an ALEO to Glasgow City Council, is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/jobevaluation for more information. Diversity matters at Glasgow Life We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer Application Packs Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054. Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request. Please note the closing date of the job adver"}