The role is for a subject librarian, initially acting as the primary contact for both staff and students in the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. You will deliver embedded and stand-alone information literacy sessions within that subject area but also other disciplines as required. You will also help select and manage a range of resources to support staff and students, together with providing support material. As part of the larger Library and Learning Services (LLS) team you will participate in cross LLS work beyond what might traditionally be in a subject librarian role. LLS is evidence led with UX research embedded as a core tool.
The Person
It is expected that a successful candidate would have a good understanding of the higher education environment and the library’s role within it. You will have experience of emerging information environments, digital developments and the implications for learning, teaching and research and the provision of services and stock. You will be responsive to a diverse range of users, understanding their needs and pressures. You will also have the ability to interpret data, develop subject knowledge related to the academic and subject portfolio and to think laterally and creatively in problem resolution. You should have some experience of information skills delivery.
Directorate/Function
Library and Learning Services (LLS) sits within the Student Directorate which drives a highly student-centric support model, focusing on inclusive wellbeing, streamlined student services, and the university's ambitious Town House Strategy. LLS has a dynamic identity centred around provision beyond the physical library. The service structure is designed to increase opportunities for more collaborative, equitable and
flexible working across four strategic focus areas: learning and teaching, research and engagement, content and discovery, scholarly communications. Although you would initially be in the first strategic area you may be involved in work or projects in any of the other three areas.