The Library
Information Librarian (Chartered): Academic Services
GRADE 6: 10.3 hours per week, semester only (33 weeks p.a)
Job Description
The main areas of responsibility are:
1) To contribute to the work of Academic Services in the planning, standardisation and effective
exploitation of library resources for the benefit of the University community.
2) To directly support the work of the Faculty and Subject Librarians in one of three Faculties
within the University, as directed by the appropriate Faculty Librarian.
The special duties of an Information Librarian (Chartered) in Academic Services are to work
alongside a Subject or Faculty Librarian and under their supervision to undertake a range of duties,
where appropriate to part time working at 10.3 hours per week 33 weeks per annum. Duties may
include:
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to support Faculty and Subject Librarians in collection development and management
o coordinate & place book orders through liaison with academics
o stock editing & withdrawal, making informed decisions regarding collection
management
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to support Faculty and Subject Librarians in teaching and developing teaching materials
o compile/develop teaching materials
o maintain Moodle courses
o deliver teaching sessions
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to deputise for Faculty and Subject Librarians as required
o undertake more specialist enquiries, e.g. in support of research
o assist with routine enquiries from academic departments
o make decisions on resource balance e.g. loan category changes in SL's absence
o deputise/represent the Library at departmental meetings, e.g. SSLCs as required
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to provide services for all students, including distance learning students and students with
disabilities e.g.
o advise on access to materials when living/studying off campus
o advise on availability of accessible library resources for students with disabilities
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to respond to information and resource enquiries in support of library users’ needs
o develop a measure of expertise in one or more specialist subject areas
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to train other members of staff in enquiry work and other library skills
o in classification as 'senior classifier'
o passing on good practice appropriate to staffing a library information point
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to design library publicity and library publications to promote library services
o write new library guides
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monitor/review currency of existing guides & update as necessary
to support effective communication channels between the Library and its users
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to classify and reclassify library resources as required
o classify new acquisitions
o as part of stock editing/review, reclassify stock where present classification is
inadequate
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to work 2-5 on Sunday afternoons during semester on a general enquiry point as the senior
member of library staff on duty
o to supervise the Sunday Library Assistants
o to act as a link between the weekend and daytime services, ensuring service levels are
maintained
o to trouble-shoot as required
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to keep abreast of trends in higher education, librarianship and information science, and
relevant technological developments.
o to consider and recommend new initiatives for the Library which may arise from such
developments
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to carry out other duties as assigned by the Faculty Librarian and the Head of Academic
Services
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Person Specification
This post is designed for qualified librarians after gaining Chartership with CILIP, thereby
demonstrating enhanced evaluative and professional skills.
You should be able to demonstrate:
Criteria
Essential Desirable
Assessed
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A/F I/T R
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge
Chartership with CILIP or equivalent
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CILIP accredited qualification at degree level or equivalent
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Proficiency in another language
Skills
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and users,
displaying exceptional customer service skills
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Work to deadlines and prioritise workloads
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Work co-operatively in teams, task groups and meetings and
supervise staff
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Work effectively with electronic tools and resources
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Display a versatile, adaptable and enthusiastic attitude and
use your initiative in a busy changing environment
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Display a committed and professional approach to library
and information provision and to your own continued
professional development and a positive attitude towards
technological developments
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To demonstrate excellent presentation skills, both verbal and
written
Attributes
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