Project Newsletter June 2013
Posted Tuesday, 4th June 2013
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New Vacancy: Antiquarian Cataloguer
Posted Tuesday, 7th May 2013
Antiquarian Cataloguer
The Angus Library and Archive
2.5 years, full-time
£32,000 per annum
Regent’s Park College (RPC), a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, has a full-time, grant- funded position for an Antiquarian Cataloguer. RPC has secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Baptist Union’s Newington Court Fund to deliver an exciting project which will enable The Angus Library and Archive (The Angus) to realise its full potential as a treasure trove of primary sources.
We are therefore looking to recruit an experienced, highly knowledgeable and motivated person with formal experience in cataloguing procedures and practices to fill this important and interesting post. This position will focus on cataloguing the backlog of works in The Angus and developing a plan to catalogue, conserve or dispose of items using Aleph DCRB/AACR2cataloguing rules. The role will involve being responsible for all the cataloguing undertaken as part of the HLF project and will be the direct point of contact for all other cataloguing roles. The role requires knowledge of antiquarian cataloguing standards and experience in the use of external bibliographic databases (RLIN, OCLC, CURL, LOCIS). Knowledge and experience of Heritage Lottery Fund projects, and a knowledge of Latin or Greek or at least one modern European language would be desirable but not essential.
For more information regarding this position or to request an information pack please contact the Project Administrator, anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk or (01865)288142.
Closing date is 5pm Friday 24thMay 2013. Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd June 2013.
The Beasts in The Angus: The Heraldic Pelican
Posted Tuesday, 7th May 2013
PRO LEGE REGE ET GREGE: For the Law, the King, and the Nation.
“Love kepyth the lawe, obeyeth the Kynge, and is good for the Comm’n Welthe.”
This image is from the final page of the New Testament in English, edited from the Tyndale version and printed by the London-based printer and bookseller Richard Judge or Jugge (d. 1577). Judge’s printer’s device is prominently displayed: in the medallion is a pelican feeding her children by pecking her chest.
The Medieval tale of the pelican states that when the chicks begin to grow, they rebel against their father and incite his anger. The provoked male bird kills his chicks; when the female bird returns to the nest and discovers her dead young, she pierces her breast and feeds her blood to her brood. The mother’s blood revives the chicks, the mother pelican is therefore often depicted as an emblem of piety and charity.[i]
Naturalists observed that the pelican had a red tip to its beak and small areas of crimson plumage; they therefore reported that the pelican fed its young with blood flowing from its breast. The reddish tinge on the pelican is in fact natural colouring, and the behaviour of the pelican which may have resulted in this legend is part of its ordinary feeding process. The pelican has a sack which acts as a container for the fish that it feeds to its young. When feeding its chicks, the bird presses the sack back against its neck in an action which mimics opening its breast with its bill.
As Jesus Christ set forth the redemption through His blood, which he willingly shed for His children, early Christians adopted the pelican as an emblem of Jesus Christ.[ii]
“Then sayd the pellycane
When my byrdts be slayne
With my bloude I them reuyue (revive)
Scrypture doth record,
The same dyd our Lord,
And rose from deth to lyue.”
Skelton, Armory of Birds
[i] One of the most popular books of the Middle Ages, Physiologus, contains a number of moralised tales about beasts.
Anon, Physiologus: A Medieval Book of Nature Lore, 1587, translated by Michael Curley, 2009.
[ii] J. Vinycomb, Fictitious and Symbolic Creatures in Art, 1909.
Volunteering FAQ
Posted Wednesday, 24th April 2013
What types of volunteering opportunities do you offer at The Angus?
There are many different ways to get involved with the work of The Angus. We would like to hear from you regarding what your interests are and see how your skills, gifts and abilities can be used to help us continue to develop The Angus.
We are recruiting for the following roles:
– General Angus Volunteer
– Archiving for the Future Volunteer
– Education Research Volunteer
– Exhibition Guiding Volunteer
– Exhibition Interpretation Volunteer
– Exhibition Research Volunteer
– Student Support Volunteer
– Digital Preparation Volunteer
– Volunteer Advocate
If you are interested in any of the above roles and would like a detailed role description, please email: anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk
What benefits are there to volunteering and what training will I receive?
Volunteering is fun and fulfilling! Whilst many people chose to volunteer in order to gain valuable experience for their CV, there are also plenty of other reasons to volunteer, including:
– Learning new skills
– Helping others
– Meeting new people and becoming part of a team
– Finding out about local history and enriching the local community
– Improving your employability through training and development
We will provide an induction tailored to each volunteer position, including: Background History, Information about The Angus and its Collections, Health and Safety, Handling Fragile Documents, Equal Opportunities, Safeguarding Policy, Volunteer Policy, and Procedures.
We will also provide relevant training agreed upon according to an individual’s development needs.
How much time must I give and is there a minimum commitment?
The Angus Library is open 9.30am – 4.30pm (Monday – Friday).
Volunteer hours will be agreed upon with each individual; the majority of volunteer work will take place within the opening hours, however some roles do require weekend hours which will be specified within the role description.
What skills and experience do you ask for?
To request a role description detailing what skills are required, please email the title of the role that you are interested in to: anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk
Volunteer placements are made after an informal chat during which the applicant’s skills, talents, interests and desires will be discussed so that a suitable role can be determined.
Can I claim for my expenses?
We will reimburse all reasonable volunteer expenses, such as travel costs. We are also able to provide lunch if a volunteer is on site between 1pm-2pm.
Will I have to undergo a police check?
The need for a police check depends on the volunteering role and will be specified in the role description.
Are there any age limits?
We currently only accept volunteers aged 18 or over. There are no upper age limits to volunteering at The Angus.
How do I apply to be a volunteer?
Please send an email stating your interest to: anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk
Application forms can be downloaded, please click here and send the form to the above email address or post them to:
Anja Clark, Angus Library and Archive, Regent’s Park College, Pusey St, Oxford OX1 2LB
If you have any further questions about volunteering, please let us know.
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Learning and Participation Officer – Last Chance to Apply!
Posted Wednesday, 20th March 2013
The closing date for applications for the Learning & Participation Officer is tomorrow, 21st March at 12pm Midday!!
If you still wish to apply, please email anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk for an application pack.
Categories: UncategorizedLearning and Participation Officer Wanted!
Posted Tuesday, 5th March 2013
We are now looking to recruit a new position in connection with the HLF project:
Learning and Participation Officer
The Angus Library and Archive
2 years 9 months, part-time, 20 hours p/w
£22,000 pro rata
Regent’s Park College (RPC), a Permanent Private Hall of the University of Oxford, has a part-time, grant- funded position for a Learning and Participation Officer. RPC has secured funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Baptist Union’s Newington Court Fund to deliver an exciting project which will enable The Angus Library and Archive (The Angus) to reach a wider audience resulting in greater participation.
We are therefore looking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated person with educational experience in the museum, archive or culture sector, to fill this varied and interesting post. This position will focus on coordinating the outreach activities by liaising with schools and heritage groups and assisting with the development of exhibitions and seminars to promote treasures held in The Angus. The role will also involve launching online teaching materials for KS3 and supporting Archive Taster sessions. The role requires previous experience in public engagement in the museum, archive or other cultural sector. Knowledge and experience of Heritage Lottery Fund projects would be desirable but not essential.
For more information regarding this position or to request an information pack please contact the Project Administrator, anja.clark@regents.ox.ac.uk or (01865)288142.
A job description can be found on our website
Closing date is 12pm Thursday 21st March 2013. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 27th March 2013.
Project Activity Plan Available Online
Posted Friday, 18th January 2013
The main part of a HLF Round 2 application is the Activity Plan.
This is a comprehensive document that discusses in detail the project and more specifically the outreach activities that will be udertaken as part of the project.
If you would like to look at the Activity plan it is now available to view online here
If you have any questions or comments you can wither post them at the bottom of this post or email us at angus.library@regents.ox.ac.uk
Categories: UncategorizedPress coverage
Posted Friday, 18th January 2013
This week, has been very busy with the project recieving coverage in the local media.
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