Systems & E-Resources Librarian

SMG; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading museum organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Systems and E-Resources Librarian to manage their library management system and improve digital access to collections. You will provide training and support while collaborating with various sites on library cataloguing. The ideal candidate will have experience in library systems, strong communication skills, and a relevant qualification. This role supports a hybrid work setup with office attendance expected at least two days a week.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & Dental Insurance

Flexible work policies

Enhanced contributory pension

Great discounts on events and shops

Employee assistance programme

Interest-free loans

Qualifications

• Experience working with library systems or e-resources.
• Comfort navigating a digital library environment.
• Experience using data or reports to support service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Koha library management system.
• Provide training and support for e-resources.
• Collaborate with other sites for library cataloguing.

Skills

Experience with library systems or e-resources

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant postgraduate qualification in library or information management

Tools

Koha

Alma library services platform

Job description

About the role

Our museums in Bradford, London, Manchester, and York have archive and library reading rooms, with differing levels of library provision, plus the Science and Innovation Park (SIP) at Wroughton, where researcher and public access is provided in our new Hawking Building. All SMG colleagues and volunteers have access to our e-resources and we want to make much more of this to support SMG's work to reveal more of our collections to new audiences. We are working towards being Digital First, where many of our audiences will initially access our collections online.

The Systems and E-Resources Librarian manages the Koha library management system, currently used at the Science Museum and SIP, collaborates with the University of York for the National Railway Museum's library catalogue on their Alma library services platform and works closely with other sites for their systems and library cataloguing requirements. The role manages the e-resources service, providing training and support to users and working closely with ICT and suppliers. The role will be based contractually at one of the Science Museum Group sites, although it has a Group-wide remit, so some travel to other sites is required. You will be working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday and you will be required to be on site at least 2 days per week.

Requirements

Do you have experience working with library systems or e-resources, and enjoy using digital tools and data to improve access to collections and services? We're keen to see applications from candidates with experience working in library systems or e-resources, or who have a relevant postgraduate qualification in library or information management. You'll be comfortable navigating a digital library environment, with a good awareness of how catalogues are structured and managed, and experience using data or reports to support service delivery and meet standards or KPIs. This role works closely with colleagues across the organisation, so we're looking for someone who communicates clearly, works collaboratively, and takes a proactive approach to problem-solving. You'll bring strong attention to detail, good organisational skills, and a values-driven mindset, with a genuine interest in contributing to an open and inclusive organisation. Experience using Koha or a Collections Information System would be welcomed, but is not essential. Don't feel you meet all the criteria? We welcome you to apply even if your experience doesn't match directly. With your transferable skills, you could be the right candidate for this, or other opportunities that we have.

About the Collection

Our rich archive and library collection contains around 7 million items and is of outstanding national and international significance. SMG's Archive and Library strategy sets out how our collections will be the best in the world in our fields: well-understood, well-housed and accessible (physically and digitally) and used effectively by us and others for research, display, learning and pleasure. We are committed to documenting our collections, making them available to more people than ever before and transforming customer service, taking a Digital First approach. The Systems and E-Resources Librarian plays a key part in this, working closely with Archive and Library, Curatorial, Collections Services and ICT colleagues across our sites to improve access to our e-resources and manage library systems.

What we offer

Working with a world-leading museum group that offers access to truly unique environments and collections, you'll benefit from the perks listed below, as well as full support for life events such as parental and adoption leave, sickness, and career breaks.

• Meaningful work. We're a mission-led organisation where the work you do supports us in Inspiring Futures.
• Career growth. We offer enhanced support with personal and professional development.
• Work/life balance. We offer 27 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays, along with flexible policies which support you and your home life.
• Health & Dental Insurance. Extra peace of mind, from day one.
• Wellbeing. All our colleagues can access an employee assistance programme and other wellbeing support.
• Colleague networks. Our colleague-led networks are an informal forum for colleagues to come together to discuss topics of shared interest and lived experience. They create a space for people to exchange ideas, discuss best practice, socialise and build a sense of community.
• Enhanced contributory pension. To support you in saving for the future.
• Interest-free loans. When you need a little extra cash for life events or home improvements.
• Great discounts. Free entry to exhibitions, discounts in our shops, cafes, and access to other museums in the NMDC network.

Open for All is one of the Science Museum Group's five core values and sets out our important aspiration to be a place for everyone. We are working hard to understand our organisation better and to develop a culture that recognises and values different backgrounds, mindsets, skills, experience, knowledge, and expertise. By having greater diversity, we believe that we will be a stronger and better organisation, capable to continue to Inspire Futures.

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