Hybrid Digital Librarian: AI-Enhanced Discovery

Manchester Metropolitan University; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester Metropolitan University Library, a dynamic hub within the University's Digital Services, is seeking a Digital Librarian to lead development of platforms and services that underpin access to our knowledge, culture and research collections.

You will work across teams to enhance discovery, access and engagement, applying metadata, UX and data insights, and exploring AI-enabled improvements to service delivery and user experience.

Qualifications

• Experienced library/information professional with a focus on digital services.
• Experience with library/cultural services systems, discovery platforms or repositories.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyse problems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Commitment to delivering excellent user experiences and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage platforms, systems and services supporting discovery, access and engagement.
• Lead the delivery and improvement of electronic resources and digital collections.
• Contribute metadata, discovery, websites and digital content management expertise.
• Use data, user insight and UX approaches to inform decisions.
• Explore emerging technologies, AI and automation to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Collaborative work

UX insights

Problem solving

Communication

Digital services

Tools

Library systems

Discovery platforms

Repositories

Metadata tools

Job description

Manchester Metropolitan University Library, a dynamic hub within the University's Digital Services, is seeking a Digital Librarian to lead development of platforms and services that underpin access to our knowledge, culture and research collections.

You will work across teams to enhance discovery, access and engagement, applying metadata, UX and data insights, and exploring AI-enabled improvements to service delivery and user experience.