The Library
Subject Librarian: Academic Services
GRADE 7
Job Description
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.
ii)
To act as Librarian to one or more Departments within the University of Bath, as directed by
the Head of Academic Services.
The special duties of a Subject Librarian are:
1.
To ensure full liaison with library users at all levels. This requires daily contact with
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 with departmental library representatives.
2.
To maintain, develop, exploit and promote the collections and services. To co-ordinate and
facilitate the use of networked electronic information services in your area.
3.
To manage the expenditure of the materials budget for your Departments.
4.
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.
5.
To assist the Faculty Librarian in the supervision, training and development of the
Information Librarians.
6.
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.
7.
To carry out other duties as assigned by the Faculty Librarian and the Head of Academic
Services.
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Person Specification
Prospective candidates should be able to:
Criteria
Essential Desirable
Assessed
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A/F I/T R
Qualifications/Experience/Knowledge
Chartership OR Fellowship with CILIP (or equivalent)
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CILIP accredited qualification in librarianship or information
studies (or equivalent) to at least undergraduate level, and
extensive post qualification professional experience
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An academic or professional background in a relevant
subject
Skills
Communicate effectively with all levels of staff and users,
displaying exceptional customer service skills
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Work to deadlines and prioritise your workloads and others
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Work co-operatively in teams, task groups and meetings and
supervise staff
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Motivate yourself and others
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Work effectively with electronic tools and resources
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Demonstrate excellent presentation skills, both verbal and
written
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Work with numerical and financial data
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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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Display a committed and proactive approach to library and
information provision and to your own continued professional
development
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Attributes
Code: A/F – Application form, I/T – Interview/Test, R - References
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