Academic Librarian

• Hourly Rate: £18.63 per hour
• Location: NR4 (hybrid)
• Job Type: Part-time (22.5 hours per week)
• Start Date: May
• Duration: 2-3 months

We are seeking an Academic Librarian to join our team on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will serve as a liaison to designated disciplines, fostering relationships with faculty and researchers, and contributing to the development of digital information literacy skills training. This role is ideal for a proactive individual who is keen to embed information literacy within the academic curriculum and promote specialist research resources.

• Serve as a library liaison to designated disciplines, developing strong relationships with faculty and researchers.
• Develop knowledge of the teaching and research profiles of each designated School.
• Provide scalable specialist support for students, prioritising group support over individual sessions.
• Contribute to and deliver a programme of digital information literacy skills training and resources.
• Embed information literacy within the academic curriculum at key points in the student journey.
• Promote access to specialist research resources and databases.
• Act as an escalation point for specialist Library enquiry services.
• Keep frontline library staff informed of changes and developments in subject areas.
• Provide information and advocacy around open research practices.
• Consult with staff, researchers, and students about resources to support their activities.
• Provide training on copyright and reference management.
• Advise on the embedding of e-resources and information skills tools into the curriculum.
• Manage journal budgets and carry out regular reviews of journal subscriptions.
• Advise on the acquisition of physical and digital books.
• Provide expert advice on the relegation and withdrawal of stock.
• Engage in outreach activities to promote library resources and services.
• Assist with implementing changes in library policy or practice.
• Respond to Library feedback and participate in the assessment of library services.
• Provide editorial material for libguides and library web pages.
• Stay current with advancements in information literacy and academic library trends.
• Liaise nationally and engage in scholarly activities and events.
• Support or lead projects or designated service-wide specialist functions.
• Represent the institution at appropriate internal and external meetings.

• Demonstrated experience in an academic library setting.
• Strong understanding of information literacy and digital skills training.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across various teams.
• Experience in managing budgets and understanding of financial regulations.
• Proficiency in using library databases and information systems.
• Commitment to professional development and staying informed of library trends.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate based on full-time equivalent salary.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment.
• Access to professional development activities and events.

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