Join our Team as a Library & Information Specialist at Lucideon!
We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and analytical Library & Information Specialist to join our Information Services team on a part-time basis.
Role Purpose
Our Information Services team provides timely, efficient, and valuable resources to inform business decisions and support Technology Partners in their R&D activities. This involves utilizing methodologies and resources from our collections, contextualizing research questions, and identifying knowledge gaps for further research. As a Library & Information Specialist, you will play a vital role in this team. Candidates should have experience in an information services or library role, with a technical or scientific background.
Key Responsibilities
1. Configuration and optimization of library systems, processes, and services
2. Collection management and development, including book ordering and cataloging
3. Connecting with internal and external clients to deliver content and services to support their work and R&D
4. Providing literature searches to support R&D internally and externally
5. Providing insights on current trends, such as articles and events of interest to the business
6. Staying updated on professional skills and library best practices, including new developments like AI, to keep Lucideon well-positioned
Benefits Include
* Permanent position
* 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 9 am – 3 pm; flexible options considered)
* Onsite at our office in Stone, Staffordshire
* Private Medical Insurance, including a cash plan and options for family members
* Medical Cash Plan
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
* Pension scheme with up to 5% employer match
* Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
* Life Assurance up to four times the basic salary
Qualifications
* STEM-based qualification
* CILIP accreditation (desirable but not mandatory)
* Postgraduate Library or Information Science qualification (desirable but not mandatory)
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
* Experience working in a library or information service is essential
* Interest in science and research
* Computer literate
* Experience in literature and evidence searches with the ability to make recommendations
* Ability to meet deadlines, manage workload, and set priorities
* Excellent communication skills
At Lucideon, we are passionate about making the world a better place through materials science and testing. Our work ranges from making nuclear reactors safer to ensuring medicines are safe, reducing energy consumption, and even testing materials on Mars. Join us and be part of fascinating and diverse projects every day!
Ready to kickstart your career journey? Apply now!
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