Faculty Librarian (Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences)

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established university is seeking a Faculty Librarian to enhance academic support within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. This role involves collaborating with faculty and library teams to foster a vibrant research culture and provide essential resources for teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, digital proficiency, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Join a dynamic team dedicated to making a difference in education and research, while enjoying generous benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Access to leisure facilities

Family-friendly benefits

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Experience in an academic environment and a passion for fostering learning.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in academic settings.

Responsibilities

• Support academics with teaching and learning activities.
• Manage collection development and provide research support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Digital skills

Collaboration

Knowledge-sharing

Education

Master's degree in Library Science or related field

Experience in an academic environment

Tools

Library Management Systems

Research databases

Job description

Faculty Librarian (Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences)

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The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research.

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.

Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference.

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Faculty Librarian to support the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, who will join our wider team working to create strong partnerships and relationships between the Faculty and Library and Learning Services.

In this role, you will be the key point of contact for supporting academics with teaching and learning activities, collection development and management alongside supporting the research culture by delivering support, guidance and training for research staff and PGRs.

Working closely with colleagues in our Content, Open Research and Learning Development teams you will play a key role in the Library’s offering at the University as well as working with many departments around the institution.

You will play a significant role in shaping the innovative development of Library support for academic activity.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, collaborative and adaptable professional who has experience in an academic environment and can demonstrate a passion for fostering learning, promoting and delivering research skills and knowledge-sharing.

You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, and will be someone who enjoys collaborating with different teams to deliver high quality and user-centred services to our diverse university community.

You will have strong digital skills, be excited about using new tools and technologies and be committed to staying current with the latest trends in academic libraries as well has having an commitment to your own on-going development.

An understanding of the current Higher Education landscape for information provision is essential and experience of subjects within the Faculty would be an advantage.

You will also be able to demonstrate a clear commitment to diversity and inclusion.

There is an expectation that the post holder will work some days on campus and that they will be able to support colleagues across the team as needed.

What We Can Offer

In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus 7 university closure days and 8 bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), a generous pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

How To Apply

To apply, please upload a CV and cover letter along with your application to the University website. You will also be asked some brief questions to help us understand your suitability for the role.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 5th June.

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact Catherine Batson, Associate Director (Student Experience) [e-mail]

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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