Academic Library Tutor

4 months ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom london school of science & Technology Full time

The London School of Science & Technology is the UK's largest and fastest growing independent higher education provider. Partnering with leading UK universities, LSST is home to over 7000 students and 6 campuses.

The team behind LSST is passionately committed to transforming lives by providing excellent education. We believe no matter what your background, your age or personal circumstances everyone is entitled to access a good education. We have one of the highest National Student Survey scores of 96.7%, placing us in the top 15 in the UK.

We are currently seeking to appoint an Academic Library Tutor on a Full-time, permanent basis.

**Job Purpose**:
Academic Library Tutors are responsible for acquiring, organising, managing and distributing library resources, and ensuring that library provision meets the needs of all its users.

**Key responsibilities of the post include**:

- Managing and developing collections of books, journals and electronic media;
- Maintaining relationships with external bodies such as suppliers/ publishers and authors;
- Contributing to academic course development and liaising with academic departments;
- Managing and maintaining resources for reading lists and allocating length of loans;
- Creating, updating and managing information resources - both electronic and printed; selecting, acquiring and cataloguing information using library and information software;
- Assisting students with literature searches using databases, printed resources and the internet;
- Assisting students with submission of their assignments on the Student portal;
- Dealing with user enquiries which may involve one-on-one advice sessions;
- Keeping up to date with relevant debates in the library sector;
- Participation in professional groups or networks.
- Tutoring groups and individuals on research techniques and referencing methods;
- Ensuring the library is compliant with all copyright legislation and ensuring that other users are aware of the appropriate legislation;
- Managing access by staff and students to photocopying facilities within the library;
- Cooperate with the academic staff to ensure the course related literature is in the library.
- Update students and staff about literature available at the library.

**Health and Safety/Risk Management**
- All staff are responsible for working with their colleagues to maintain and improve the quality of services provided to our students and visitors. This includes complying at all times with the LSST Policies, including Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents. The Post holder will have a particular responsibility for being proactive in reporting any breaches of Health and Safety to their line manager/Health & Safety Officer and/or taking immediate action if there is a high risk of injury to users of the LSST service.
- The Post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act 1998.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**:

- Academic and/or professional qualifications to degree level (a degree in Business or related field is desirable)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (essential)
- Ability to conduct research to include EBSCO searching is essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to deliver a consistent and effective service in a busy service environment
- Experience of working in Higher Education/Further Education (desirable)

The Post holder must demonstrate a strong commitment to the College’s Equal Opportunities Policy when dealing with students, staff and visitors. This may involve a particular responsibility to assist anyone with a disability or Special Needs. Any shortcomings of the service in providing an Equal Opportunities environment should be reported immediately to the Facilities/Operations Manager.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post, Department and College.

This job description may be reviewed, if applicable or on a regular basis to ensure they are an accurate representation of the post.

Work Schedule: Includes evenings and weekends.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

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