Academic Librarian

3 weeks ago


Northampton, United Kingdom University of Northampton Full time

**About the Job**

**2 Vacancies: Full time - Permanent**

**Interview Date: w/c 9 January 2023**

Library and Learning Services is seeking two highly motivated academic librarians. The first post is responsible for supporting education, social sciences and psychology programmes. You will undertake collection development, integrated information and digital literacy teaching and faculty liaison.

We want you to be able to carry out your work in a way that best supports UON and our students, but also you as an individual. We understand this may vary between different areas of the university as well as from one person to another. With Smarter Working you can work with increased flexibility, if you would like to, which can facilitate greater freedom and autonomy.

**About you**

For either post, you will demonstrate experience in building relationships with academic and professional services colleagues, developing and delivering high quality teaching and training and a strong commitment to delivering student-focused services.

You will have a qualification in Library and Information Science or an equivalent level of skill and knowledge working in the library or information sector relevant to the job description.

You will have experience designing and delivering information and digital literacy skills training and using technology to support teaching and learning activities.

You will show exceptional skills in written and oral communication, an eye for detail and have a self-motivated and organised approach to work.

**Qualifications**

Essential:

- Library/Information Science qualification or substantial experience working in libraries or the information sector relevant to job description

Desirable:

- Undergraduate degree, equivalent qualification (e.g. apprenticeship) or demonstrable level of continuing professional development

**Library and Learning services**

Library and Learning Services (LLS) consists of the University Library, Learning Development, Language Development Centre, Learning Technology and the Learning and Teaching Enhancement team.

The post is based within the Academic Services team which includes Academic Librarians. Reading Lists and Scholarly Systems.
Library and Learning Services is based within the Learning Hub, an innovative library, study and teaching building at the new Waterside campus in Northampton.

**About Us**

Come to the University of Northampton and you will see that we do things a bit differently.

We are one of the youngest universities in the UK but we are already leading the way in adding value to society, which we call social impact. We have won multiple awards for our work in this area, among others, but what matters the most to us is ensuring that our students and graduates have the opportunity to make their mark on the world too. That’s why we were the first university in the UK to be named as a Changemaker Campus in 2012.

We want to break the mould of what Higher Education can be. This has led us to build a whole new University from the ground up that is designed to reflect the way that students actually learn rather than the way they are expected to learn. Waterside Campus opened in September 2018.

Our commitment to transforming lives and inspiring change is at the heart of all that we do.

**Right to Work**

**Equality**

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical and sustainable work, study and living environment that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

This commitment, along with our legal and moral obligations, provides an inclusive environment for staff, students and the public who may be affected by our activities.