Following a university wide transformation project, which has allowed us to re-shape our existing provision to more closely match UWE’s 2030 strategy, we have a new role available in our Discovery and Resourcing team in Library and Learning Services. This is a busy and dynamic team with two main functions:
Open Research Services, where this role is based, provides help and support to Post-Graduate Research students and research staff with open access publishing and research data preservation and sharing.
Content and Discovery
works to ensure that content, and the systems that support access to that content, is effectively managed and seamlessly delivered to library users.
The post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.
About The Role
Open Research Services Librarian (18.5 hours per week)
This is a new post in Open Research Services, with a focus on support for research data management, along with general support for open research.
Key tasks include:
Providing guidance to research staff and Post-Graduate Research students on research data preservation and sharing, and the deposit of research data sets to the UWE Bristol Research Data Repository Day-to-day administration of the UWe Bristol Research Data Repository. Developing and delivering training sessions to researchers and PGR students. Reporting on compliance with various open access policies including UK Research and Innovation, and the Research Excellence Framework.
Additionally, you will contribute to the development of support for Open Access Research Outputs at UWE Bristol, for example this might include offering guidance to researchers in making their work open access via the UWE Bristol Research Repository and uploading metadata.
You will support the team in implementing open research policies and practices. This will include supporting the analysis of read and publish deals, working with colleagues across Discovery and Resourcing.
Communication and collaborative work are key to this post. Examples could include:
Working with other colleagues in the team on projects that enhance our services and contribute to system improvements Contributing to sector wide special interest networks that support the development of research data preservation. Working with other professional service colleagues, and academic staff, on the development of support for research data management. Working across Discovery and Resourcing to enhance the support and delivery of open research services at UWE.
About You
To be successful in this post you will:
Have excellent IT skills and aptitude and be willing to learn about repository software such as ePrints and WorkTribe, or have experience of this. Be able to demonstrate some understanding of open research practice and support, and how open research is affecting library provision. Have practical experience of developing and delivering guidance and/or training for students and staff. Enjoy working as part of a team Build good working relationships with library colleagues and other stakeholders
You will have a professional qualification in a library/information related subject or be within 6 months of being awarded your PG Diploma. We are committed to fully supporting our staff in their continuing professional development.
You will also actively demonstrate UWE values and encourage others to do the same. This includes being a proactive champion for equality, diversity and inclusion across the service area and the University, helping to integrate and embed the University’s commitment to anti-racism and achieving inclusive and equitable environments for all.
About Us
Library and Learning Services is a large and diverse department of over 140 members of staff. We empower every student to achieve their academic and career ambitions by embedding our expertise in digital learning, career development and academic skills directly into their learning experience. We create inspiring physical and digital learning environments, ensuring students have access to the information and career resources they need.
We provide:
Services and support to academic teams in the design and delivery of programmes and learning, including digital learning, learner development and employability and enterprise skills Information resources, careers content, reading lists and course content Library discovery experience Research repositories and library research services Spaces for learning and study
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in Bristol, one of the UK’s most exciting and forward-thinking cities, we are regionally embedded and globally connected, with an established network of employer and academic partners.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.
Add your individuality to ours
UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community .
We are proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always looking for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing community and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive.
We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.
Further information
If you are interested and would like to find out more we would love to have a conversation with you. Please contact
Amanda Conway/Jenni Crossley, Open Research Services Manager at
lib.rke@uwe.ac.uk
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, and it is vital to our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. The roles are therefore campus based for at least 60 percent of your time, with the opportunity to work from home on the remaining days as agreed with your manager and in line with our business needs.
The interview date for this post is to be confirmed but is likely to be in the week beginning 4th August and will take place at our Frenchay campus.
To ensure fairness and equity all salary offers will be made in line with the University's salary assessment guidelines and will be based on your relevant skills and experience.
The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. If you do not have current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options .
Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
Advice to applicants
We’d love to hear from you - if you are excited about this opportunity please complete our application form as soon as possible.
Tell us how your skills and experience relate to the requirements of this role by describing how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the Job Description, and include specific examples wherever possible.
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