Subject Librarian 0.6 FTE

Goldsmiths, University of London; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Subject Librarian to join its team. You will develop inclusive learning resources and support various academic disciplines. Ideal candidates have a background in librarianship or information science, strong communication skills, and a commitment to inclusion. This position offers generous benefits, including 28 days' annual leave, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension scheme

Professional development support

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in librarianship or information science.
• Experience supporting learning in a higher education setting.
• Confidence in developing digital and in-person learning resources.

Responsibilities

• Ensure liaison and manage relationships with academic schools.
• Design and deliver inclusive learning resources and workshops.
• Contribute to online learning and research events.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Digital resource development

Job description

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the Department

This is your chance to be part of modern, successful, people focused library service. Joining us, you’ll get the chance to learn new skills, explore your interests, and get involved in exciting new projects.

Our Library at Goldsmiths is at the heart of academic life and the student experience on campus. We have a strong culture of delivering reliable, high quality services, resources and support to all our schools and visitors and we are passionate about continually innovating, developing and improving our offer.

We are proud of our highly skilled, collaborative staff and of our unique resources, which enable us to support our community in their learning, teaching, scholarship and research.

About the Role

The role holder will be part of a team of Subject Librarians, ensuring liaison and business relationship management for all Goldsmiths academic schools and flexibly supporting all subjects and disciplines. You will design and deliver inclusive learning resources and workshops that support academic, digital, and research skills, both within the curriculum and through co-curricular activities. The role holder will also contribute to initiatives like online learning, research events and decolonisation work.

For this post knowledge of these subject areas would be beneficial.

• Art, Design, Visual Cultures, Media, Communications, Cultural Studies, English, Creative Writing, Music and Theatre

About the Candidate

You will be a collaborative and adaptable professional with a background or experience in librarianship or information science, and experience supporting learning in a higher education or research setting. Confident in developing digital and in-person learning resources, you’ll bring strong communication skills, a commitment to inclusion, and the ability to build effective relationships across the university.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development, and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, and creative writing classes.

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic background applicants as this group is currently underrepresented in this part of the university.

Closing date for applications: 10 August 2025

Expected interview date: Week commencing 11 August 2025