Academic Liaison Librarian (119-25)

York St John University; York; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent higher education institution in York seeks an Academic Liaison Librarian for maternity cover. The role entails providing expertise in information literacy and library collection development while supporting student learning. Candidates must possess a postgraduate library qualification or substantial relevant experience. This part-time role (14.8 hours/week) involves mainly on-campus work and is critical for enhancing the student experience across several disciplines.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate library qualification or equivalent professional experience in librarianship.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise in information literacy and library collection development.
• Work in partnership with academic colleagues to embed information literacy support.
• Engage in inclusive and equitable teaching, anti-racist practice, and sustainable futures.

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 9 th 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.

Closing Date: 15 Aug 2025
Category: Admin & Technical (Including Research vacancies)