Spain
Report on working in Spain by Patricia Sleeman
Spain has one of the highest levels of unemployment in the EU (12.9% at the beginning of 1998) and, although job prospects for graduates are somewhat better, it is therefore not an easy task for a foreigner to find work in Spain. Obviously a good command of the language is necessary. It is difficult to get a paid job in Spain even if one has qualified as an archivist. However work experience (practicas) should pose less of a problem, again apply to the institution which you are interested in, check out the type of deal they can offer you.
Visas
none required for EU citizens however within one month of arrival, they should apply to the local police station (Comisar=EDa de Polic=EDa) or Foreigners Office (Oficina de Extranjeros) for a residence card (tarjeta de residencia).
The application must be accompanied by:
* A job contract, or a certificate from the employer
* Three passport-sized colour photographs
* A valid passport and photocopy of its page
Where to look: http://www.uidaho.edu/special-collections/Other.Repositories.html.
Grants
Try the Spanish Embassy as they have several grants for 'cultural activities'.
UK Spanish Embassy, 24 Belgrave Square, SWlX 8QA. TEL: 0171-235 5555 The British Embassy in Madrid produces a document entitled "Settling in Spain", which contains comprehensive information on entry and residence requirements, finance, property, etc.
Consulate General, 23 Manchester Square, WlM 5AP.
Tel: 0171-581 5921
Ireland:
Spanish Embassy, 17 Merlyn Park, DUBLIN 4
The main National Institutions are:
Archivo Histórico Nacional:
Sección Nobleza del Archivo Histórico Nacional, Madrid
Sección Guerra Civil del Archivo Histórico Nacional, Salamanca
Archivo Chivo General de Indias, Seville
Archivo General de Simancas, Simancas (Valladolid)
Archivo General de la Administración, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid
Archivo de la Corona de Aragón, Barcelona
Archivo de la Real Chancillería de Valladolid, Valladolid
Useful URLS
http://www.uc3m.es/uc3m/serv/ARC/archiespa/archivos.html (ARCHIESPA)
http://www.mcu.es/lab/archivos/index.html: Ministry of Education and Culture's section on archives and libraries etc.
Last modified 09/09/2004
