Overview
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to develop your career in HE libraries? We are seeking a talented and organised librarian or research professional to provide operational leadership, expert advice and guidance on open-research practices. This role manages and delivers a service for researchers to enable deposit of research outputs in the Bournemouth University open research outputs repository and enhance the visibility of their research. The role also contributes to delivery of library objectives and institutional priorities, including BU2035.
Your adaptability and thoroughness, with a proactive approach, will be core to the role. You will prioritise work effectively to meet deadlines, maintain customer focus, and support research at BU. You will contribute to the delivery of Library teaching, including postgraduate students, and work with colleagues in a matrix structure to meet service requirements.
This post sits within BU's Academic Liaison Team within Library and Learning Services, responsible for high-quality engagement and support for researchers, staff and students. A positive outlook and collegiate approach are essential. Applications for this full-time, permanent position are welcome from applicants seeking to develop their career in higher education libraries.
Responsibilities
* Provide operational leadership, expert advice and guidance on open-research practices.
* Manage and deliver a service to deposit research outputs in BU’s open research repository and enhance research visibility.
* Contribute to the delivery of library objectives and institutional priorities, including BU2035.
* Support delivery of Library teaching, including postgraduate students.
* Collaborate with colleagues in a matrix structure to meet service requirements.
* Engage with researchers, staff and students to deliver high-quality engagement and support.
Qualifications and Attributes
* Qualified librarian or research professional with knowledge of the open access landscape.
* Organised, detail-oriented, self-motivated and proactive with strong people skills.
* Digital confidence, innovative mindset and a solid understanding of research in higher education.
* Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines in a collaborative, matrix-based environment.
About The Department
Our Academic Services department is made up of three teams: Academic Quality, Library and Learning Support and Student Administration. Academic Services creates an enabling academic environment, sharing expertise, building capabilities and delivering outstanding service.
About Us
Bournemouth University aims for worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through education, research and practice. Our workforce is diverse and global, reflecting a range of backgrounds, talents and experiences that contribute to our global learning community. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment, with flexible working or job-share options where possible.
A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].
Important visa information: This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visas and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.
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