Subject Librarian

Job title

Subject Librarian

Job reference

REQ001783

Date posted

05/04/2023

Application closing date

08/05/2023

Location

Bath - Newton Park

Salary

If appointed at Grade 7 - £21,799.8 - £24,447 per annum pro rata of £36,333 - £40,745 per annum. If appointed at Grade 6 Career Pathway - £18,901 - £21,184.8 per annum pro rata of £31,502 - £35,308 per annum

Contract type

Part Time - 3 full days per week (days negotiable)

Contractual hours

22.2

Basis

Part time

Job category/type

Professional services

Attachments

JD Subject Librarian Grade 6 and Grade 7.docx.pdf

Job details

**About the role**

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the University’s School of Sciences. You will coordinate and deliver innovative Information and Digital Literacy sessions to students and staff and take an active role in collection development and responsibility for managing Library and Learning Services budgets in relation to your allocated School.

You will be able to make an effective contribution to departmental projects and working groups to help us to provide a responsive and ever improving experience for our users.

A key member of the Library and Learning Services team, you will take a leading role in the planning, management and development of library resources to improve staff and student engagement at the University Library at Newton Park.

Working as an integral part of the Library’s Learning Enhancement team you will have the opportunity to be directly involved in the shaping of library policy and practice as we look to respond dynamically to the needs of the University during an exciting phase of its development.

**About you (requirements)**

Alongside a postgraduate qualification in librarianship - or a related discipline - you will have a track record of delivering quality, innovative Information and/or Digital Literacy provision, ideally in Higher Education or you will be a new professional who shows enthusiasm and potential to succeed in the Higher Education environment. We will expect you to demonstrate excellent communication skills, budgetary experience and practical problem-solving ability.

We are looking for someone with strong team working values and experience who is organised and committed to the professional development of themselves and others. Crucially, you are an energetic, dedicated professional who is enthusiastic about the role of the Librarian in learning enhancement and teaching and focused on providing the highest level of support to students and staff.

**About us**

Bath Spa University is focused on creative enterprise and guided by our four values of respect, inclusivity, collaboration and sustainability. We teach around 8,000 students on a set of campuses around Bath, with most being located at Newton Park, including a listed Georgian house and grounds, or Locksbrook Road, our new city-centre art and design campus. Our research centres focus on creative industries and humanities.

Our purpose is to challenge our students and staff to realise their talent and thrive, for their own benefit and for the wider good. By doing this we will think and make the world better.

**Interview Date: 23rd May 2023**

**How to apply**

Please note that we use anonymous shortlisting therefore request that you do not include any personal details or reference to protected characteristics (such as gender, age or race) when completing your supporting statement.

We offer excellent facilities and benefits to our staff. These include a nursery, pension scheme, flexible working practices, an employee assistance programme, and family-friendly policies

Please use the link below to see our full facilities and benefits package:
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.