Library Adviser, Collections (Fixed Term)

Area: Collections C&D

Location: Kings Meadow Campus

Interview Date: Monday 20 January 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a Library Adviser to join the Collections team within the Content and Discovery section. Part of the Libraries department at the University of Nottingham, you will be based at King’s Meadow Campus on Lenton Lane. Across the university we have eight different Libraries and employ over 200 people.  

Having colleagues from a wide range of groups and backgrounds is key to a good supportive workplace and even better services. We are particularly keen to receive applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in Libraries in the UK, such as people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds. 

The Collections team leads on academic support for the online reading list system and promotes best practice guidance to ensure reading lists meet students’ needs and inform purchase decisions. As Library Adviser you will be the first point of contact for academic staff seeking assistance with creating and editing their online reading lists. You will also work with team colleagues to manage and develop library information resources, both physical and virtual. 

You will have experience of library work or experience working in a similar role, a working knowledge of core IT systems and be familiar with office use of spreadsheets. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, meticulous accuracy and attention to detail and the desire to deliver a professional service to staff and students. Knowledge of online reading list creation and use would be an advantage, as would experience of training or supporting others and of work in an HE environment. 

The post is offered on a fixed term contract for 9 months. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week). Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Perhaps you feel you don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some groups are less likely to apply for jobs unless they match everything, not just the essential criteria. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Nicola Darlington (nicola.darlington@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process.

We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to learn what we can offer you.

We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.

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