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Faculty Librarian
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Job purpose
The Faculty Librarian is one of three such posts, supporting the three Faculties of the
University. As a member of the Library’s Senior Management Team you will assist in
the development of Library policies and planning. You will represent the Library as a
member of University committees and at external events and are expected to
maintain the highest standards in the execution of your duties.
The main areas of responsibility are:
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To assist in the work of Academic Services in planning, standardisation and
effective exploitation of library resources for the benefit of the University
Community.
To act as Librarian to one of the three Faculties within the University of Bath,
with specific subject responsibilities for one or more Departments as directed
by the Head of Academic Services.
Source and nature of management provided
The Head of Academic Services.
Staff management responsibility
The Faculty Librarian has managerial responsibility for the library staff working on
their faculty floor as part of their faculty team, who are usually professionally
qualified librarians. From time to time they may also host and support work
placement students seeking experience in an academic library; or supervise other
members of library staff supporting a particular area of work.
Career and Professional Development Activities
The Faculty Librarian is required to keep abreast of trends in higher education,
librarianship and information science, and relevant developments in IT, e-resources
and information skills. They will be expected to develop links as appropriate with
other librarians and relevant professional groups and be committed to their own
CPD and that of others.
Special conditions
Chartership OR Fellowship with CILIP (or equivalent)
Library qualification to at least undergraduate level
Main duties and responsibilities
1. To ensure full liaison with library users at all levels. This requires daily contact
with Faculty and Departmental staff to acquire knowledge of course
development and research activity, and to meet enquiries in relevant areas.
You should also keep colleagues and the Head of Academic Services informed of
any areas of interest regarding library provision. You will be required to attend
general University Committees and other meetings, and to maintain contact at
Faculty level and with Departmental Library Representatives.
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To maintain, develop, exploit and promote the collections. To co-ordinate and
facilitate the use of networked electronic information services in your area.
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To manage the expenditure of the materials budget for your Departments and
Faculty.
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To provide instruction in the general use of the Library and its resources (both
hard-copy and electronic) to all levels of the User Community.
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To assist the Head of Academic Services in the smooth running of the Academic
Services Department, and in the supervision, training & development of staff.
To manage the stock, library staff, and services pertaining to your Faculty.
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To keep abreast of trends in higher education, librarianship and information
science, and relevant developments in IT. To develop links as appropriate with
other libraries and relevant professional groups.
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To deputise for the Head of Academic Services as required.
You will from time to time be required to undertake other duties of a similar nature
as reasonably required by the Head of Academic Services.
Person Specification
Criteria
Essential Desirable Assessed by
A/F I/T R
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge
Chartership OR Fellowship with CILIP (or equivalent)
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Library qualification to at least undergraduate level
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An academic or professional background in a relevant
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Skills
Communicate and liaise effectively with all levels of
staff and users
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Work to deadlines and prioritise your workloads and
others
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Display a versatile, adaptable and enthusiastic attitude
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Show initiative and take an evaluative and considered
approach to information provision
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Work co-operatively in a team, and supervise staff
Motivate yourself and others
Work effectively with electronic tools and resources
Demonstrate excellent presentation skills, both verbal
and written
Demonstrate experience of managing finite budgets
and work with numeric and financial data
Attributes
Display a committed and proactive approach to
library and information provision and to your own
continued professional development and a positive
attitude towards technological developments
Code: A/F – Application form, I/T – Interview/Test, R - References