Chichester College, part of the Chichester College Group
Ref: CC5614
Assistant Librarian
£24,791 - £25,935 per annum
37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Are you a qualified Librarian with a passion for digital systems and a commitment to supporting student success?
Chichester College is seeking a full-time Assistant Librarian to join our welcoming and dedicated library team. Based at our campus in the heart of Chichester, you will play a key role in managing and maintaining the Library Management System (LMS), ensuring it operates efficiently to support the delivery of high-quality library services across the college.
Supporting the College Librarian, you will ensure that our library resources and environment support student learning and provide an outstanding learning experience. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Managing and maintaining the LMS to ensure its efficient operation.
2. Creating, updating and maintaining the library’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) pages.
3. Collecting and analysing statistics on the usage of our online resources to inform collection development and resource management.
4. Liaising with curriculum staff to provide relevant resources, develop the collection, and deliver research skills training.
The role requires excellent problem-solving skills and a strong attention to detail. You should be educated to degree level and ideally have a CILIP accredited qualification in librarianship or information studies, or a commitment to obtaining such a qualification. Experience of working in a college library and proficient computer skills are advantageous.
Our Staff Benefits:
We have a fantastic range of staff benefits, highly competitive against what is offered by the private sector and other organisations, including:
5. Local Government Pension Scheme - the Group contributes 20.4% of your actual pensionable pay.
6. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement and a wellbeing day. Plus, the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
7. Discount schemes - including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
8. Family friendly policies - including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependant on continuous service).
9. Continuous professional development opportunities - including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
10. And much more - check out the Staff Benefits booklet attached to this advert for more information about our fantastic range of benefits available to staff.
Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
Apply now to join a fantastic team!