Digital Library Systems Lead

University of Bedfordshire; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Annual leave

Free fitness classes

Gym membership

Flexible working

Professional development

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

The University of Bedfordshire seeks a Systems and Digital Resources Librarian to lead the administration, development and oversight of digital library systems and resources. You will manage licensing, data dashboards and research workflows, supporting Read and Publish agreements and University reporting.

Based in Luton with travel to other campuses, you will collaborate with ICT, faculties, Registry and researchers, driving digital change and ensuring user-focused service delivery.

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent in library/information management.
• Professional accreditation such as MCLIP.

Responsibilities

• Act as system administrator for digital library systems.
• Lead on changes and project delivery for digital resources.

Skills

Excellent communication

ICT skills

Customer service

Organised

Negotiation

Problem solving

Liaison and partnerships

Education

Graduate or equivalent

Library/information management qualification

Professional accreditation e.g. MCLIP

Tools

Sierra Library Management System

EBSCO Discovery

Talis Aspire Reading List

Job description

The University of Bedfordshire seeks a Systems and Digital Resources Librarian to lead the administration, development and oversight of digital library systems and resources. You will manage licensing, data dashboards and research workflows, supporting Read and Publish agreements and University reporting.

Based in Luton with travel to other campuses, you will collaborate with ICT, faculties, Registry and researchers, driving digital change and ensuring user-focused service delivery.