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Surrey Archaeological Society is looking for an enthusiastic part-time librarian at its Abinger Research Centre, due to the retirement of the current librarian.  The successful candidate will be the face of the Society, meeting members and visitors in person and via email, and also carrying out some administrative duties for the Society.  A knowledge of archaeology is not essential, but an interest in heritage is required, as is the ability to commute to Abinger two days/week.

This is a permanent position.  The job description is available below.  If you fit the bill, send your current CV and a short (500 word) explanation of why you think you would be the best candidate, to info@surreyarchaeology.org.uk .  Email this address if you have any other questions about the position.

Applications will close on 31 July 2023.

Our June e-newsletter is out and contains several updates and opportunities, which includes a short note on recent test pitting at Albury, upcoming visits and tours at Ankerwycke, West Horsley Place and Holmbury Hill and forthcoming geophysics. For past e-newsletters, visit the webpage, or email info@surreyarchaeology.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.

The library has withdrawn more Journals, which are now available for free to members to collect. 

The list covers major counties like Kent, Hamphire, Herfordshire and London plus several national journals.

Click here to see the full list of withdrawn journals.

The office and library at Abinger Hammer will be closed next week from June 12 until June 18 due to Hannah being on leave.  The next day in the office/library will be Tuesday June 20th.

Our May e-newsletter is now out and contains several updates and opportunities, which includes a short note on recent geophysics at West Horsley Place, a new project mapping WWII bomb incidents in Surrey and forthcoming test pitting at Albury Park. For past e-newsletters, visit the webpage, or email info@surreyarchaeology.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.

Our April e-newsletter is now out and contains updates, which includes forthcoming fieldwork opportunities such as geophysics at West Horsley Place and test pitting at Albury Park. For past e-newsletters, visit the webpage, and email info@surreyarchaeology.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.

This publication by Surrey Archaeological Society having worked with the Domestic Buildings Research Group (Surrey) maps the development of timber-framed buildings, century by century, area by area, across the county using tree-ring dating across the county. It is now available to view in the library or to purchase. Contact the Society at info@surreyarchaeology.org.uk for details.

Our March e-newsletter is now out and contains updates, which includes forthcoming fieldwork opportunities such as geophysics at Albury Park and groundtruthing at Headley Heath in April, an Intro to Archaeology course in Guildford, and forthcoming spring conferences. For past e-newsletters, visit the webpage, and email info@surreyarchaeology.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.

We are pleased to announce that many old titles published by the Society are now available as PDF format e-books.

Click here to see the full list of available titles.

Our February e-newsletter is now out and contains updates, which includes forthcoming fieldwork opportunities such as geophysics at Albury Park and groundtruthing at Headley Heath in March. For past e-newsletters, visit the webpage, and email info@surreyarchaeology.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.