We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Academic Liaison Librarian to join our team in order to support learning and research in the University. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a proven track record of building relationships with academic colleagues and experience of having designed and delivered information literacy training.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
* Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
* Financial contribution to relocation
* Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
* A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
* Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
* Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
* Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
* A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
This post will be primarily based at the University's Main Library in the centre of St Andrews.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Vicki Cormie, email: -
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online:
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on -
Interview Date: w/c 6 October 2025Closing Date: 21 September 2025
Please quote ref: AD2689LS
Libraries and Museums
Salary: £38,784 - £46,049 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
School/Unit: Libraries & Museums
Posted: 09/09/2025
Closing date: 21/09/2025
Closing time: 23:59