Subject & Engagement Librarian (Hackney)
Full Time Grade 7 -Starting from £38,784 rising to £43,482 per annumJob Overview
As a key member of the Library & Learning Services Team, the Subject & Engagement Librarian will lead on developing and delivering Library services at Bath Spa University London. They will support the research, teaching and learning needs of staff and students, including the teaching of information literacy skills, and contribute to the management of Library & Learning Services.
About the Role
- To proactively develop Library & Learning Services across Bath Spa University London
- Establishing and maintaining effective and productive working relationships with academic staff and students at Bath Spa University London and colleagues across Bath Spa University Library and Learning Services
- To co-ordinate and deliver a comprehensive taught programme of information literacy and research skills
- Working closely with colleagues across LLS to provide excellent resources and services to our staff and students
- To line manage LLS staff or student interns based in Library spaces across BSU London
- Participating in operational planning, policy development and objective setting in line with Library and Learning Services strategy
- To undertake collection management, budgeting, development and promotion within allocated subject areas, including use of the Resource List Management System and the Library Management System
About You
- Postgraduate qualification in library/information management and Chartered Librarian status or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or appropriate equivalents)
- Proven post-qualification professional experience in a customer facing library and/or information environment
- Ability to undertake the teaching of information literacy skills
- Professional skills in relation to collections management, searching electronic resources, experience of Library Management Systems, Reading List Systems.
- Proven advocacy and negotiation skills
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.