Librarian (Academic Liaison)

University of St Andrews; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Academic Liaison Librarian. The role involves supporting learning and research, building relationships with academic colleagues, and delivering information literacy training. Candidates should have experience in these areas. A hybrid working environment and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Annual leave of 34 days

Generous USS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Subsidised sports membership

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven ability to build relationships with academic colleagues.
• Experience in designing and delivering information literacy training.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and research activities across the University.
• Communicate effectively with academic colleagues and stakeholders.
• Design and deliver information literacy training for students and staff.

Skills

Building relationships

Communication

Information literacy training

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Academic Liaison Librarian to join our team to support learning and research in the University. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a proven track record of building relationships with academic colleagues and experience of having designed and delivered information literacy training.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and research activities across the University.
• Communicate effectively with academic colleagues and stakeholders.
• Design and deliver information literacy training for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and experienced Academic Liaison Librarian with a proven ability to build relationships.
• Experience in designing and delivering information literacy training.

Location

This post will be primarily based at the University’s Main Library in the centre of St Andrews.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays.
• Financial contribution to relocation.
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking and family friendly policies.
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services.
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel.
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, library facilities, and salary sacrifice scheme.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy health app and related support.

How to apply / Contact

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Vicki Cormie, email: [e-mail].

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University. Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to the University Strategy and the St Andrews experience. Details available online: the University’s EDI pages.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on visa options is available from the UK government or by contacting our HR Immigration Team at [e-mail].