Editor, Early Modern Letters Online (EMLO)

About The Role

Early Modern Letters Online (EMLO) is a digital catalogue hosted by Oxford, now maintained within the Bodleian Libraries. The Editor will collaborate with the editorial team to enhance and add metadata for letters housed in the Bodleian’s manuscript collections. Duties include identifying materials of scholarly interest and assisting with the ongoing advancement of the EMLO database. The role also involves coordination with the Curator of Early Modern Manuscripts, Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services (BDLSS) colleagues, and participation in producing publications, digital projects, and collaborative ventures.

Working Conditions

This position is full-time, requiring 37.5 hours per week. While primarily library-based at the Weston Library in Oxford, it may allow remote work for one or two days weekly upon agreement.

Requirements and Additional Information

Given the unsupervised access to rare library manuscript collections, candidates must successfully complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Contract and Compensation

This is a fixed-term contract for six months, at Grade 6 pay scale ranging from £35,681 to £41,636 annually.

Location

Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BG

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week