Information Librarian (Academic Services)

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to fill a full time Information Librarian vacancy within the Academic Services section of the University of Bath Library.  Although supporting all areas of Academic Services work, this position is currently based primarily within the Library's Engineering & Design Subject Team.

About the role

As an Information Librarian you will

• be responsible for answering information, resource and skills related enquiries from library users at all levels, through our online enquiry management service, in person and through other online tools.
• assist Faculty and Subject Librarians in preparing and delivering library induction and information skills teaching, for online and in-person delivery, and will have opportunity to design, plan and deliver training sessions yourself. 
• support the Faculty and Subject Librarians in all areas of collection development, management and promotion, and provide advice and guidance to teaching staff on creation of reading lists.
• assist in preparing library guidance, teaching and publicity materials, in a variety of formats including for our website (LibGuides), the University’s VLE, and Library social media.
• work closely with colleagues across the Library, and will have opportunity to contribute to development work across the service through participation in task and finish and special interest groups. 
• deputise for Subject and Faculty Librarians at academic department meetings when needed.  

About you

Applicants should have a CILIP accredited qualification in librarianship or information studies or equivalent, to at least degree level, or clear commitment to completion if not yet awarded.

You should be innovative and collaborative in your work, with excellent communication skills and good attention to detail.

Further information

The successful applicants will join a dedicated, professional team of Library staff committed to the continual development of services to support the University’s mission: to deliver world-class research and teaching, educate our students to become future leaders and innovators, and benefit the wider population through the University’s research, enterprise and influence. We understand the importance of continued professional development for all Library staff in order to achieve this, and provide programmes of local opportunities, within the University, through regional HE library groups, and support staff involvement in appropriate external activities.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Hannah South, Head of Library Academic Services (lishls@bath.ac.uk) or David Stacey, Faculty Librarian, Engineering & Design (ds330@bath.ac.uk).

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