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Foster + Partners
Role Definition
Job title: Materials Librarian
Reporting to: Head of Information Centre/ MRC on a day to day basis and ultimately to the Senior Partner
Responsibilities
- Main responsibility: The Maintenance, Updating and Organisation of the MRC, Pavilion Storage and Stewart’s Road Storage Facilities.
- Digitally photographing and databasing new samples which come into the MRC and the other Storage Facilities.
- Maintain the existing samples in the MRC and the other Storage Faciliteis; keeping them tidy and ensuring they are in their correct location
- Updating of the existing samples in the MRC by regular contact with representatives of the manufacturers/companies via phone, visits etc
- Research new materials, new technology, new applications and new sustainable materials
- Booking of the MRC for client sample presentations, design reviews, CPDs’, meetings etc
- Organising the MRC for client presentations, design reviews, CPDs’, meetings etc
- Ensuring the MRC is always kept tidy after presentations, design reviews etc
- Provide inductions on how to use the MRC to the architects, engineers etc
- Organising the curation and rotation of the different exhibition spaces within the MRC and Pavilion Reception
- Provision of a Daily Information and Research Service
- Provide information on the materials/companies located in the MRC
- Assist the Architects/Designers in locating materials/products/companies for their projects
- Carry out research for architects on any aspect of their projects
- Facilitate Knowledge Management
- Provide knowledge feedback on materials/products/companies used on Foster+ Partners Projects
- Capture knowledge on materials/products/companies used on Foster projects and database the information
- Collect information for a monthly MRC newsletter of new materials, technology, interesting seminars and events
- To contribute, or otherwise assist as required
- Equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) is a core priority. To support and champion the embedding of this focus as a collective workforce responsibility, EDI should be integrated, where relevant, into all workstreams.
- Thorough knowledge of and compliance with F+P procedures and standards
Qualities and Skills required
- Able to demonstrate ability to undertake the above responsibilities
- Legally able to work in the country in which the position is based
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to meet the everyday challenges of the role
- Good research skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- General understanding of architecture terminology
- Good understanding of materials, properties and processes
- Material Science knowledge an advantage
- Library knowledge and qualification an advantage
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work independently and as part of an effective team
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- Experience of maintaining a database
- Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information
- Self-motivated and able to take responsibility
- Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks
- Flexible attitude
- Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally
- Resilient to cope with conflicting demands, able to prioritise duties and work effectively under pressure.
- Professional and confident telephone manner
- Ability to manage and prioritise tasks and time efficiently
- Resilient to cope with conflicting demands and able to prioritise duties and work under pressure
- Methodical and accurate and consistent attention to detail
This description reflects the core activities of the role but is not intended to be all-inclusive and other duties within the group/department may be required in addition to changes in the emphasis of duties as required from time to time. There is a requirement for the post holder to recognise this and adopt a flexible approach to work. Job descriptions will be reviewed regularly and where necessary revised in accordance with organisational needs. Any major changes will be discussed with the post holder.
