Assistant Librarian (Scholarly Publications)

Wellcome Sanger Institute; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious institute is looking for an Assistant Librarian to support its library services. This role will focus on enhancing research support through effective management of publication workflows and Open Science initiatives, creating impactful contributions to advancing science as a public good.

Qualifications

• Experience working in academic libraries.
• Supporting publication workflows.
• Delivering high-quality information services.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day library services and inquiries.
• Manage systems for recording Sanger publications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance library services.

Skills

Academic library experience

Information services delivery

Project management

Job description

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Assistant Librarian (Scholarly Publications), Hinxton

Location: Hinxton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7c19ae6b1a5c

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Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Do you want to help us improve human health and understand life on Earth? Make your mark by shaping the future to enable or deliver life-changing science to solve some of humanity’s greatest challenges.

A new opportunity for an Assistant Librarian has arisen in our team. This is a new role within the recently formed Strategy, Partnerships and Innovation department, and provides an opportunity for an experienced librarian with a commitment to Open Science and Open Access Publishing to join our library team.

About the Role:

You will be working under the Library Manager to revamp and refresh our library and our library services.

This role is integral to the delivery of our Open Science Roadmap and your work will support the Sanger Institute’s founding principle that science is a public good. You will be expected to take on projects and drive them forward, while also providing services to users. Your expert knowledge will support the wider work of the new department as it seeks to maximise the impact of Sanger’s science.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Library in the day-to-day running of library services, including serving as a point of contact for inquiries.
• Building relationships with stakeholders and developing library services to support researchers.
• Managing systems for recording and reporting Sanger publications.
• Liaising with the Informatics and Digital Solutions team and external suppliers to develop the library management system.
• Reviewing publication workflows and developing services supporting Open Access publishing.
• Collaborating with the Open Science Lead to identify developments in Open Access publishing and enhancing library services accordingly.
• Driving projects to completion, prioritizing workload, and advising the department.

Requirements include experience working in academic libraries, supporting publication workflows, and delivering high-quality information services.