Library Assistant and Digital Enabler

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Knowledge and Library Service (KLS) at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust supports evidence-based practice by delivering library functions to STH staff. The role involves sourcing articles, case notes and resources, providing quality customer service, and promoting digital and physical collections.

You will manage day-to-day library operations, catalogue using Koha, and oversee laptop loans and article requests.

Job description

The Knowledge and Library Service (KLS) provides multidisciplinary evidence and knowledge across the organisation, in order to support a culture of evidence-based practice. This role supports the KLS in delivery of key library functions; sourcing articles, evidence and resources for the organisation and providing quality customer-service to all STH staff.

To support in the delivery of library and knowledge services to meet the information needs of Sheffield Teaching

Hospital (STH) staff

To support with the development, organisation, and promotion of the digital and physical collections of STH.

Responsible for the day to day running of the physical library including dealing with enquiries, registrations, circulation, shelving and other routine tasks.

Purchase new titles in line with the requirements of the organisation.

Use the Library Management System (Koha) to catalogue new books and classify stock using the relevant systems and

in line with our existing collections.

Manage Laptop loans via the Library Management System on behalf of the Learning and Development Department

Oversee the article request service, ensuring papers are sourced for clinicians in a timely manner.

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its employees. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Daniel Froste Job title: Knowledge and Library Services Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 0114 271 4659