At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students and staff in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, and Chemistry with information literacy sessions.
- Company: Join a dynamic Library and Learning Services team focused on student success.
- Benefits: Part-time role with competitive salary and potential for hybrid working.
- Other info: Engage in collaborative projects across various strategic focus areas.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' academic journeys while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in information skills delivery and understanding of higher education.
The predicted salary is between 27584 - 27584 £ per year.
The role is for a subject librarian, initially acting as the primary contact for both staff and students in the School of Life Sciences, Pharmacy and Chemistry. You will deliver embedded and stand-alone information literacy sessions within that subject area but also other disciplines as required. You will also help select and manage a range of resources to support staff and students, together with providing support material.
As part of the larger Library and Learning Services (LLS) team you will participate in cross LLS work beyond what might traditionally be in a subject librarian role. LLS is evidence-led with UX research embedded as a core tool. It is expected that a successful candidate would have a good understanding of the higher education environment and the library’s role within it. You will have experience of emerging information environments, digital developments and the implications for learning, teaching and research and the provision of services and stock.
You will be responsive to a diverse range of users, understanding their needs and pressures. You will also have the ability to interpret data, develop subject knowledge related to the academic and subject portfolio and to think laterally and creatively in problem resolution. You should have some experience of information skills delivery.
Library and Learning Services (LLS) sits within the Student Directorate which drives a highly student-centric support model, focusing on inclusive wellbeing, streamlined student services, and the university’s ambitious Town House Strategy. LLS has a dynamic identity centred around provision beyond the physical library. The service structure is designed to increase opportunities for more collaborative, equitable and flexible working across four strategic focus areas: learning and teaching, research and engagement, content and discovery, scholarly communications. Although you would initially be in the first strategic area you may be involved in work or projects in any of the other three areas.
This is a part time, permanent position. The position is 0.7FTE which equates to 25.9 hours/week. The starting salary is £27,584 (FTE £39,407) per annum. Some hybrid working may be possible.
Librarian in Kingston employer: KINGSTON UNIVERSITY
As a subject librarian within the Library and Learning Services team, you will thrive in a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises student wellbeing and collaborative engagement. With opportunities for professional growth and involvement in diverse projects across various strategic areas, this role offers a meaningful chance to impact the academic community while enjoying the flexibility of part-time hours and potential hybrid working arrangements.
