Library & Digital Support Officer

Lucideon group limited; Stone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Library & Information Specialist. Contribute to impactful research and development by managing library systems and providing insights into current trends. This part-time role offers a supportive environment and a chance to make a difference in materials science.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (matched up to 5%)

Onsite Mental Health First Aiders

Life Assurance up to four times basic salary

Qualifications

• Experience in an information services or library role is essential.
• Interest in science and research.
• CILIP accreditation preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimize library systems and processes.
• Conduct literature searches to support R&D.
• Engage with clients to deliver content and support research work.

Skills

Communication

Literature searches

Analytical thinking

Computer literacy

Education

STEM-based qualification

Postgraduate Library or Information Science qualification

Job description

Join our Team as a Library & Information Specialist at Lucideon!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and analytical Library & Information Specialist to join our Information Services team on a part-time basis.

Role Purpose

Our Information Services team provides timely, efficient, and valuable resources to support business decisions and R&D activities, utilizing methodologies and resources from our collections, contextualizing research questions, and identifying knowledge gaps for further research. As a Library & Information Specialist at Lucideon, you will play a critical role in this team. Applicants should have experience in an information services or library role, preferably with a technical or scientific background.

Key Responsibilities:

• Configure and optimize library systems, processes, and services
• Manage and develop collections, including book ordering and cataloging
• Engage with internal & external clients to deliver content and support their R&D work
• Conduct literature searches to support R&D internally and externally
• Provide insights on current trends, articles, and events relevant to the business
• Stay updated on professional skills, library best practices, and new developments like AI to enhance service delivery

Benefits include:

• Permanent position
• 22.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am – 3pm, flexible options considered)
• Onsite at our office in Stone, Staffordshire
• Private Medical Insurance (including a cash plan for most excesses and options for family members)
• Medical Cash Plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
• Life Assurance up to four times basic salary

Qualifications

• STEM-based qualification
• CILIP accreditation preferred but not mandatory
• Postgraduate Library or Information Science qualification preferred but not mandatory

Knowledge/Skills/Experience

• Experience in a library or information service role is essential
• Interest in science and research
• Computer literate
• Experience conducting literature/evidence searches and making recommendations
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage workload, and prioritize tasks
• Excellent communication skills

At Lucideon, we are passionate about making the world a better place through materials science and testing. Our diverse activities include making nuclear reactors safer, ensuring medicines' safety, reducing energy consumption, and even testing materials on Mars. We strive to be the world's leading trusted materials science partner, providing innovative solutions to complex problems. Join us and be part of our exciting journey!

Ready to kickstart your career? Apply now!