Senior Librarian

3 weeks ago


Hinxton, United Kingdom Wellcome Sanger Institute Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced librarian to join our team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute. As an Assistant Librarian, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our library services and supporting the delivery of our Open Science Roadmap.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide high-quality information services to researchers and support the day-to-day running of the library.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to support the delivery of our department's work.
  • Manage systems supporting the recording and reporting of Sanger publications.
  • Liaise with the Informatics and Digital Solutions team to support the technical development of the library management system.
  • Review and develop library services and processes to support Open Access publishing.
  • Work with the Library Manager and Open Science Lead to identify developments in Open Access publishing and develop our library services accordingly.
  • Drive projects forward to bring them to fruition, prioritizing workload and providing advice and support to the department.
Essential Skills
  • A librarianship/information management qualification or significant experience in a relevant library/information service.
  • Experience working in academic libraries and delivering high-quality information services.
  • Experience working with library systems and supporting publication workflows.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Proven IT skills.