Assistant Librarian - Plant Sciences/Cory & Herbarium [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)

Cambridge University Libraries are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced individual to innovate and build strong connections. The role encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities; fostering relationships between the library and academic departments, directly supporting library users, and actively developing your professional skills.

Reporting to the Biological Sciences Librarian, the post holder is a part of the Biological Sciences Libraries Team. As a key member of our team, the ideal candidate will be working both independently and collaboratively and be responsible for providing specialist library support for the learning, research, and teaching activities of the staff and students of the Department of Plant Sciences and the University's Botanic Garden. We are interested in candidates with a strong user service ethos and experience working in a library setting.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Applications are welcome from external and internal candidates, including internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. Please note that this is a maternity cover post, fixed term for 12 months or until the return of the postholder - whichever is earlier. Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars.

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We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button. 

For informal enquires please contact Funmike Ifie, Biological Sciences Librarian, Cambridge University Libraries at yoi20@cam.ac.uk or 07761044287.

Application closing date:  Wednesday, 23 April 2025

Interview date: 15th May 2025

Please quote reference VE45560 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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