Information Literacy & Engagement Librarian – Hackney

Bath Spa University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Enhanced paid leave

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Maternity scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Transport schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Bath Spa University London (Hackney) invites applications for the role of Subject & Engagement Librarian. You will lead on developing and delivering Library services at this campus, supporting research and learning for staff and students and teaching information literacy skills.

The role involves relationship building with academic staff, coordinating a taught information literacy programme, resources management, and line management of staff or interns.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification in library/information management with Chartered Librarian status or HEA Fellowship.
• Post-qualification experience in a customer-facing library environment.
• Ability to teach information literacy skills.
• Experience with Library Management Systems and Reading List Systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Library services at BSU London (Hackney).
• Establish relationships with academic staff and students at BSU (Hackney).
• Coordinate taught information literacy and research skills programmes.
• Work with Library and Learning Services to provide resources and services.
• Line manage staff or interns based in BSU (Hackney).
• Participate in planning, policy development and budgeting for Library services.

Skills

Information literacy teaching

Research skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

UK higher education knowledge

Education

Postgraduate qualification in library/information management

Chartered Librarian status

HEA Fellowship

Job description

Bath Spa University London (Hackney) invites applications for the role of Subject & Engagement Librarian. You will lead on developing and delivering Library services at this campus, supporting research and learning for staff and students and teaching information literacy skills.

The role involves relationship building with academic staff, coordinating a taught information literacy programme, resources management, and line management of staff or interns.