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About the Role

As a key member of the Library & Learning Services Team, the Subject & Engagement Librarian will lead on developing and delivering Library services at Bath Spa University London. They will support the research, teaching and learning needs of staff and students, including the teaching of information literacy skills, and contribute to the management of Library & Learning Services.

Responsibilities

• Proactively develop Library & Learning Services across Bath Spa University London
• Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with academic staff and students at Bath Spa University London and colleagues across Bath Spa University Library and Learning Services
• Co-ordinate and deliver a comprehensive taught programme of information literacy and research skills
• Work closely with colleagues across LLS to provide excellent resources and services to our staff and students
• Line manage LLS staff or student interns based in Library spaces across BSU London
• Participate in operational planning, policy development and objective setting in line with Library and Learning Services strategy
• Undertake collection management, budgeting, development and promotion within allocated subject areas, including use of the Resource List Management System and the Library Management System

Requirements

• Postgraduate qualification in library/information management and Chartered Librarian status or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or appropriate equivalents)
• Proven post-qualification professional experience in a customer facing library and/or information environment
• Ability to undertake the teaching of information literacy skills
• Professional skills in relation to collections management, searching electronic resources, experience of Library Management Systems, Reading List Systems
• Proven advocacy and negotiation skills
• Flexibility to occasionally alter 9-5 working patterns to accommodate timetabled evenings and weekends
• Willingness to travel to Bath approximately every 2 months for in-person work with LLS colleagues
• Must have a DBS check to work on site at Bath Spa University London (Hackney)

Skills

• Information literacy skills
• Collections management
• Searching electronic resources
• Library Management Systems
• Reading List Systems
• Advocacy
• Negotiation

Location

• Bath Spa University London (Hackney)

Work Type

• Full Time
• Hybrid

Experience Level

• Proven post-qualification professional experience

Education Level

• Postgraduate qualification in library/information management
• Chartered Librarian status
• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy

Salary/Compensations

• Starting from £38,784 rising to £43,482 per annum

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme)
• Enhanced paid leave (41-46 days)
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support, advice, and counselling)
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits

About the Company

• Bath Spa University London is part of Bath Spa University Library and Learning Services.