Digital Literacy Librarian — 12-Month Contract

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave + holidays

Job summary

Heriot-Watt University invites applications for an Academic Support Librarian (Maternity Cover) to provide professional liaison support to staff and students through Information Services. You will develop resources, deliver information literacy teaching, and advise on information resources for teaching and research across Schools and Academic Units.

The role requires strong communication, presentation and customer service skills, with a professional qualification in librarianship or information

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in librarianship or information science (e.g., BSc or MSc) or equivalent experience.
• Competent use of productivity software (Microsoft Office Suite) and collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint).
• Ability and willingness to learn new digital skills and capabilities relevant to the role.
• Proven ability to communicate with staff and students and to deliver training/teaching.
• Confident delivery of professional presentations using standard AV equipment.
• Good knowledge of legal, statutory and governance issues relevant to information services.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing and presentation skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrable customer service mindset and proactive approach.
• Ability to work quickly, flexibly and accurately in changing environments, independently or in a team.
• Awareness of information sources used in Schools’ subjects and ability to respond to enquiries.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with staff and students to inform IS resources and services in support of teaching, learning and research.
• Promote the work of Information Services to Schools and Academic Units.
• Provide information literacy teaching and create online resources; deliver lectures and training.
• Offer advanced enquiry and advice services to internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain guides to information resources for academic subjects.
• Represent Information Services on School, University and external groups or committees.
• Contribute to the development of the Information Services Directorate and its services.
• Undertake other duties as required for the role.

Skills

Librarianship qualification

Information literacy teaching

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

BSc/MSc in librarianship or information science

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Heriot-Watt University invites applications for an Academic Support Librarian (Maternity Cover) to provide professional liaison support to staff and students through Information Services. You will develop resources, deliver information literacy teaching, and advise on information resources for teaching and research across Schools and Academic Units.

The role requires strong communication, presentation and customer service skills, with a professional qualification in librarianship or information