PDN/Academic Support Librarian

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Cambridge University Libraries are seeking to appoint an innovative, enthusiastic, experienced, and customer-focused individual to an interesting and varied role with supervisory and teaching responsibilities.

Reporting to the Biological Sciences Librarian, the post holder is a part of the Biological Sciences Libraries Team and will be responsible for providing specialist library support for the learning, research, and teaching activities of the staff and students of the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience (PDN). The successful candidate will also have a cross-school responsibility of supporting and developing the academic and research skills of undergraduates in the School of Biological Sciences.

We are looking for candidates with a strong user service ethos, experience of working in a library and demonstrable experience of face-to-face teaching and innovative online delivery. You will be a positive and proactive individual with the ability to work alone and in a team. You will be an excellent communicator and enjoy collaborating and building strong effective relationships with faculty, students, and other stakeholders.

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

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

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

Application closing date: Sunday 19 May 2024Interview date: Tuesday 4 June 2024

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.



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