Learning Resources Advisor

Hours: Fixed-term (12 months), full-time (35 hours per week)

Location: Cirencester, GL7 6JS

Flexible working options considered 

The Royal Agricultural University “RAU” has been at the forefront of agricultural education for over 175 years and is globally renowned for its links with industry and courses that are designed to meet the demands of the changing land-based sector. Within the wider Digital Innovation directorate, Digital Operations at the RAU brings together Library and IT support expertise to contribute to the development of digital innovation across the University; enabling academic staff, the enrichment of the curriculum, and both face-to-face and distance learning. The Learning Resources Advisors are part of the Library team, and enable the provision of a high quality supportive and stimulating learning environment and experience to students and staff. They contribute to the development and delivery of an information skills programme, and the development of a range of Library user guides. 

The Learning Resources Advisor provides advice and learning support to students in searching for and evaluating learning resources, facilitates learner inductions, and assists colleagues in processing print acquisitions, as well as maintaining the library stock, cataloguing, and managing the inter-library loan service.    

The successful applicant will have experience in library systems, with extensive knowledge of how libraries operate. They will be highly customer focused and excellent communicators, with the ability to adapt their approach and communication style to a wide stakeholder base.  

The role requires flexibility and adaptability, as well as the ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. As the role holder will sit within the Digital Operations team, they will be part of the support for students with basic technical queries and will therefore need to be comfortable in a technical environment.  

This role will report to the Digital Operations Manager, and will form part of the Library team of Learning Resource Advisors within Digital Operations.  

The RAU is set in beautiful surroundings and offers a range of Staff Benefits including a 35-hour working week, a generous 30 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, free and guaranteed parking on campus and free shuttle bus from campus to Cirencester town centre, discounted catering facilities, discounted onsite gym, free library services, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services, cycle to work scheme and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website. 

For a full job description and details on how to apply please click the 'Apply' button above.

Informal enquiries can be made to Susan Baker, Digital Operations Manager, at Susan.Baker@rau.ac.uk.

Interviews: 02 October 2024 

The RAU is an equal opportunities employer and we particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the RAU at this level

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