Founded in 1882, The Royal College of Music (RCM) is a world leading music conservatoire with a prestigious history and contemporary outlook. Our excellence was recognised by the 2025 QS World University Rankings, in which we were ranked as the global No. 1 institution for both Music and Performing Arts. The College has held this world-leading place in Performing Arts for the four successive years, while Music is a new subject introduced to the rankings in 2024.
An opportunity to join the RCM Library team in the role of Assistant Librarian has arisen. The RCM Library is one of the world’s great music libraries and holds extensive collections of sheet music, books, recorded music and electronic resources appropriate for the needs of students, staff and researchers. The library also holds internationally renowned collections of early printed music, manuscripts, archives and programme ephemera. Primarily a resource for members of the RCM, the Library is also open to the public for reference.
The successful candidate will join the library team to support members of the RCM with their studies and work. They will also be responsible for our e-resources, journals and sections of both the lending and special collections. They will be able to catalogue all types of library material within these sections. The postholder will also be expected to promote the service and collections both within and outside the RCM.
How to apply
For full details of this position please download the Applicant Information Pack above.
To apply, please complete the following forms, which can be downloaded from further down this page:
- Application Form
- Equal Opportunities Form
Completed forms should be returned by email to Human Resources at recruitment@rcm.ac.uk or by post to Human Resources, Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS. Please ensure that you include the Job Reference Number when submitting your application.
If you are applying by email, please state clearly in the subject line the title of the post for which you are applying.
If you need to receive this documentation in an alternative format please contact recruitment@rcm.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
CVs without an application form will not be accepted. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in the UK.
The Royal College of Music is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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