Subject Librarian (Health & Medical Sciences)

Islington Working; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Islington Working is seeking a Subject Librarian specializing in Health & Medical Sciences to promote and enhance Library Services. The successful candidate will manage collections, liaise with various stakeholders, and contribute to educational programmes.

Applicants should have a qualification in librarianship or relevant experience, alongside strong communication and organisational skills. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in a library role.
• Ability to manage workload effectively.
• Knowledge of library resources.

Responsibilities

• Liaise and develop contacts for Library Services.
• Participate in collection management and development.
• Assist in Digital and Information Literacy programmes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Customer service experience

Research skills

Education

Qualification in librarianship or information management

Job description

Vacancy Subject Librarian (Health & Medical Sciences)

Duties

• The successful candidate will liaise and develop contacts within the School of Health & Medical Sciences in relation to promoting and gathering feedback on Library Services.
• They will participate in ongoing collection management and development including monitoring and evaluating health resources to support the students, researchers and staff of the School.
• They will represent Library Services at relevant meetings.
• The successful candidate will be involved with the induction of staff and students, will contribute to developing, delivering and evaluating Digital and Information Literacy programmes, and will inform and assist in projects undertaken by Library Services.
• The successful candidate will have a qualification in librarianship or information management, or equivalent experience in a library role.
• They will have knowledge of library resources and research skills, excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to plan and undertake a range of tasks, and to manage their workload effectively.
• They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and customer service experience that enables them to interact with library users, colleagues, academic staff, researchers and other stakeholders inside and outside of the university.

Closing date: 19 July 2026 at 11:59pm.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.