McBey Library Volunteer Assistants

• Aberdeen Archives, Gallery and Museums

• VO104390

The McBey library is a specialist reference resource in Aberdeen Art Gallery, with a focus on books that relate to the gallery collections.

The library was originally formed following a bequest from Marguerite McBey and has grown over many years. Her bequest was intended to celebrate her husband James McBey, a self-taught artist, born in Newburgh, who used Aberdeen Central Library and Art Gallery as a source of early inspiration and learning. The bequest included many of his artworks, artist tools and memorabilia. A selection of his personal books is also available to view within the library itself.
The library is open on a Thursday and a Saturday from 10 -4. We are seeking to recruit Volunteer Assistants to welcome visitors and provide access to reference materials.

*What’s in it for you:
• Enjoyment in doing something you like while meeting new, like-minded people
• A unique addition to your CV
• Opportunities to develop valuable skills and experiences within the gallery and museum sector.
• Being a part our team and supporting our work.

*Tasks for this role include:
• Providing a warm visitor welcome and signposting other events, activities and opportunities across Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums Supporting operations of the library
• Responding to enquiries from researchers and members of the public
• Logging visitor numbers
• Tidying and returning titles to correct locations
• Data input into the McBey Library catalogue to provide a searchable list of all reference material
• An ongoing selection of administrative and consultative tasks to support the activities of AAGM team.
• Ensuring library guidelines are adhered to by visitors

*We will Provide:
• Relevant training - Provided via Aberdeen City Council’s ACC Learn training platform, in-person will include Manual Handling.
• An Induction to AAGM and the library on Wednesday 10 December from 10.30 - 12.30
• Support from AAGM staff and colleagues.

To volunteer with us/for further details please contact Amy Thomson, Volunteer Liaison Officer at email: [email protected]

Travel details

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Training details

Excellent support and relevant training is provided to all volunteers.

We will Provide:
• Relevant training - Provided via Aberdeen City Council’s ACC Learn training platform, in-person will include Manual Handling.
• An Induction to AAGM and the library on Wednesday 10 December from 10.30 - 12.30
• Support from AAGM staff and colleagues.

Taster available

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability

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Frequency & commitment

You will be volunteering once or twice a quarter. All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more

This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Aberdeen.

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