Assistant Librarian

4 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Physical Sciences Library team at a pivotal time: the Department of Physics is due to move to the purpose-built Ray Dolby building in 2025.

Based in the Department of Physics, as the Assistant Librarian, you will be supporting c.1000 students and researchers with research and teaching needs. You will be responsible for managing the departmental library's budgets, purchasing, collection development and research support.

You will also be contributing to wider research and scholarly communication support (including teaching), working with colleagues across Cambridge University Libraries, and in particular, the Hub library team.

You will be joining before the department moves to the Ray Dolby building and will therefore be in a unique position to establish library services in a purpose-built new library. We are looking for an engaged, enthusiastic library professional to take the new library forward

In your application you are strongly advised to identify explicitly how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills, be committed to creating an inclusive environment and enjoy customer service work.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Yvonne Nobis by email -

Closing date for applications is Sunday 30 June 2024 with interviews expected to take place w/c 15 July 2024.

Please quote reference WW41930 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

£29,605 to £33,966 pa


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