Academic Liaison Librarian

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Job summary

A higher education institution in York is seeking a part-time Academic Liaison Librarian for maternity cover. The role focuses on supporting student learning through information literacy and library collection development within disciplines like Law and Sociology. Candidates must have a postgraduate library qualification and a commitment to enhancing student outcomes. This position offers flexible working hours and requires on-campus presence.

Benefits

Family friendly policies

Support for flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Postgraduate library qualification or equivalent professional experience in librarianship.
• Commitment to improving learning outcomes for students.
• Ability to teach in various environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in information literacy and library collection development.
• Work with academic colleagues to embed information literacy into the curriculum.
• Manage library resources budgets for selected disciplines.

Skills

Information literacy

Teaching experience

Collaborative skills

Education

Postgraduate library qualification

Job description

Part time fixed term

Location: York

Salary: £34,610 to £39,906 per annum (£13,844 to £15,962 pro rata)

Introduction to YSJ University

Situated in the heart of the historic city of York, and with the addition of our London Campus, York St John University has a long and proud tradition as a distinguished higher education provider.

Our success is founded on the quality of academic teaching and research, our thriving campus environments, our professional and pastoral support, and our values of an inclusive, innovative and ambitious community with a strong sense of belonging.

The Team

Library & Learning Services supports learning and teaching across the University through the development and maintenance of the University’s library collections, and through engagement with students to develop their academic and digital skills. The service also supports the University’s research activity through provision of the University’s research output and research data repositories. Library and Learning Services also provides accessibility services, as well as expertise in accessibility and inclusive learning, to students and staff.

The Role

We are looking to appoint a maternity cover to the post of Academic Liaison Librarian—an important role in our learning and library collection development offering to students and staff. Working as part of the Academic Services Team (one of Library & Learning Services' three core teams), your focus will be to provide expertise in information literacy, student learning, and library collection development. The role will also involve working in partnership with academic colleagues to embed information literacy development support within the curriculum, ensuring a consistent student experience across all programmes and Schools, but with a specific focus on making a significant contribution to the teaching, learning and assessment experience within selected disciplines (you will support Law, Sociology, Criminology, and Policing). Experience of these discipline areas is not essential as a collections and teaching handbook is provided—the ability to learn and adapt is more important. You will have budgetary responsibility for developing the library resources for your disciplines in line with teaching, learning and research needs.

You will have the opportunity to participate in Library & Learning Services' contributions to University developments in inclusive and equitable teaching, anti-racist practice, and sustainable futures, and we will encourage and support you to engage in CPD and pedagogic/subject research.

The successful candidate will have a commitment to improving learning outcomes for students, with the ability to teach groups of students in a variety of environments and experience of teaching and/or supporting learning.

14.8 hours (0.4 FTE) per week, up to 12 months maternity cover until 9th October 2026. Working pattern is suggested as between Monday to Friday — 2 full days (7.4 hours each), 3 short days (4.9 hours each), or 4 half days (3.7 hours each). Pattern to be agreed between the successful candidate and Academic Services Manager. Based on York Campus. Due to the contract size, and this being a student-facing role, there is an expectation of this role being undertaken on campus.

Required skills and experience

You must have a postgraduate library qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent professional experience in librarianship.

Additional information

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached 'candidate guidance document' which provides advice about completing the application process. For informal queries about the advert, the role, the department and York Campus, or the application process, please contact Tom Peach, Academic Services Manager ([e-mail]).

It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided if you are shortlisted for interview.

Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.

We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.

Application process support

We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.

Closing Date - Friday 15 August 2025 at midnight

Provisional Interview Date - Friday 05 September 2025