Librarian

The Role

The role is for a subject librarian, initially acting as the primary contact for both staff and students in the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. You will deliver embedded and stand‑alone information literacy sessions within that subject area and, as required, across other disciplines. You will also help select and manage a range of resources to support staff and students, together with providing support material.

As part of the larger Library and Learning Services (LLS) team you will participate in cross‑LLS work beyond what might traditionally be in a subject librarian role. LLS is evidence‑led with UX research embedded as a core tool.

• Deliver embedded and stand‑alone information literacy sessions for staff and students.
• Select and manage resources and provide support material for the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry.
• Participate in cross‑LLS projects and initiatives that extend beyond the traditional subject librarian role.
• Interpret data and develop subject knowledge related to the academic portfolio.
• Apply creativity and lateral thinking in problem resolution.
• Contribute to UX research and evidence‑led service design as part of LLS.

• Good understanding of the higher education environment and the library’s role within it.
• Experience with emerging information environments, digital developments and their implications for learning, teaching and research.
• Responsive to a diverse range of users, understanding their needs and pressures.
• Ability to interpret data, develop subject knowledge, and think creatively in problem resolution.
• Experience of delivering information skills training.

Contract type:
Permanent.

Hours:

25.9 hours per week (0.7 FTE).

Hybrid working may be possible.

Location:

Kingston Hill.

Salary: £39,407 – £43,835 per annum (FTE) / £27,584 (0.7 FTE).

Eligibility:
Must be able to demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities.