Research Librarian

Are you a talented and organised individual, with good attention to detail, who is keen to utilise your knowledge of the open access landscape and excellent people skills to build relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders to advocate for openness in the research lifecycle?

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, self‑motivated and skilled librarian or research professional to provide operational leadership, expert advice and guidance on open‑research practices. This important role manages and delivers a service for researchers to enable deposit of research outputs in the Bournemouth University\’s open research outputs repository and enhance the visibility of their research. The role also contributes to delivery of other library objectives and institutional priorities, including our exciting new BU2035 strategy.

Your adaptability and thoroughness, combined with a proactive approach will be core to the role, enabling you to prioritise your work effectively and meet deadlines. Your customer focus, digital confidence, commitment to innovation, and knowledge of research in higher education will help you to develop excellent resources, and support research at BU. You will contribute to the delivery of Library teaching teaching, including postgraduate students. You will work with colleagues in a matrix way to meet service requirements.

This post presents an exciting opportunity for a naturally curious and ambitious individual to join BU\’s innovative Academic Liaison Team within Library and Learning Services. This integrated team is responsible for the delivery of high‑quality engagement and support for researchers, staff and students. A positive outlook and collegiate approach are essential.

Our Academic Services department is made up of three teams: Academic Quality, Library and Learning Support and Student Administration. Academic Services creates an enabling academic environment, which shares expertise, builds capabilities and inspires stakeholders through sector leading, user centred processes and outstanding service delivery, Bournemouth University\’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Applications for this full‑time, permanent position are welcome from applicants seeking to develop their career in higher education libraries.