Faculty Librarian (Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences)

Esrc IAA University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full 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 members to foster a culture of research and learning. You will be instrumental in shaping innovative library services, ensuring high-quality user-centered support for a diverse university community. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and digital skills, with a passion for promoting knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Join a forward-thinking institution dedicated to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (25 days + closure days)

Yearly incremental pay rise

Pension scheme

Access to leisure facilities

Family-friendly benefits

On-site nursery

Qualifications

• Experience in an academic library environment is essential.
• Strong digital skills and commitment to ongoing development.

Responsibilities

• Support academics with teaching and learning activities.
• Develop and manage library collections and research support.

Skills

Communication Skills

Digital Skills

Collaboration

Research Skills

Knowledge-sharing

Education

Degree in Library Science or related field

Experience in an academic environment

Tools

Library Management Systems

Digital Tools and Technologies

Job description

Faculty Librarian (Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences)

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.

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.