Information Librarian: E-Resources

The British Museum; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural institution in London is seeking an Information Librarian to manage its e-library and print holdings. The successful candidate will ensure effective resource acquisition and compliance with licenses while engaging with stakeholders. This role offers generous annual leave, pension benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, rising to 30 after 10 years

Membership of civil service pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Qualifications

• Experience delivering and maintaining consistent library policies and best practices.
• Oversight of E-Library Management Systems and access provision.
• Participation in acquisition workflows and collection development.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the Museum's e-library and print holdings.
• Administer subscriptions and ensure compliance with licensing conditions.
• Develop metrics and prepare reports analyzing resource usage data.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Library policies

E-Library Management Systems

Acquisition workflows

Education

Degree in librarianship or information management

Equivalent experience with a CILIP qualification

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Research, Archives & Library team as an Information Librarian. You will work to support the library during a crucial period as the Museum navigates the growth and changes to the publishing industry. During your day to day, you will manage and develop the Museum's e-library and print serial holdings, working to ensure the effective acquisition of material and availability of resources via the library management system and other e-platforms with your colleagues. You will also be responsible for the technical and financial management of subscriptions, print and electronic resources, supporting service delivery and more to the British Museum's library collection for staff and external researchers.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop the Museum's print and e-library holdings, undertaking evaluation of the collection as part of the lifecycle of acquiring and maintaining electronic resources.
• Administer subscriptions including acquisitions, licences and activating access within the library's resource discovery system, ensuring compliance with data protection and licensing conditions.
• Liaise with suppliers, process invoices and support value for money assessment in the development of appropriate acquisition workflows.
• Develop metrics and prepare clear reports that analyse print serials and e-resource usage data and compliance.
• Support the development of library systems, repositories, and processes, and participate in the evaluation, modification, and development of software, online databases and digital resources.
• Engage with British Museum and external stakeholders as well as regulatory groups to advocate, develop and report compliance with relevant technological developments and initiatives.

Requirements / Qualifications

• A degree in librarianship or information management accredited by CILIP OR a degree in any subject followed by an accredited postgraduate qualification in information management OR equivalent experience with a CILIP qualification.
• Experience delivering and maintaining consistent library policies, processes, best practice, and regulatory standards for the management of library collections.
• Stakeholder management, providing advice and guidance.
• Oversight of E-Library Management Systems, access provision and regulation.
• Participation in acquisition workflows and collection development.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days (rising to 30 days after 10 years' service) plus 2.5 privilege days and bank holidays
• Membership of the civil service defined benefit pension scheme
• Free entry to a wide range of museums and exhibitions
• Participation in private and public Museum activities, including talks by leading curators from around the world and behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn how museums care for and manage their extraordinary collections
• Interest-free travel, bicycle and rental deposit loans
• Professional and personal development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on food and gift shop purchases

Additional details

Museum Website: https://bmrecruit.ciphr-irecruit.com//templates/CIPHR/jobdetail_8395.aspx