As a key member of the Library & Learning Services Team, the Subject & Engagement Librarian will lead on developing and delivering Library services at Bath Spa University London. They will support the research, teaching and learning needs of staff and students, including the teaching of information literacy skills, and contribute to the management of Library & Learning Services.
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To proactively develop Library & Learning Services across Bath Spa University London
- Establishing and maintaining effective and productive working relationships with academic staff and students at Bath Spa University London and colleagues across Bath Spa University Library and Learning Services
- To co-ordinate and deliver a comprehensive taught programme of information literacy and research skills
- Working closely with colleagues across LLS to provide excellent resources and services to our staff and students
- To line manage LLS staff or student interns based in Library spaces across BSU London
- Participating in operational planning, policy development and objective setting in line with Library and Learning Services strategy
- To undertake collection management, budgeting, development and promotion within allocated subject areas, including use of the Resource List Management System and the Library Management System
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Postgraduate qualification in library/information management and Chartered Librarian status or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or appropriate equivalents)
- Proven post-qualification professional experience in a customer facing library and/or information environment
- Ability to undertake the teaching of information literacy skills
- Professional skills in relation to collections management, searching electronic resources, experience of Library Management Systems, Reading List Systems.
- Proven advocacy and negotiation skills
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Grade 7 -Starting from £38,784 rising to £43,482 per annum
The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.
- Teaching at BSU London includes timetabled evenings and weekends so flexibility will be required to occasionally alter 9-5 working patterns to accommodate this
- The post-holder will mainly be based at Bath Spa University London (Hackney) but will deliver teaching and manage services across Bath Spa University delivery sites so may be required to work elsewhere on occasion
- The post-holder will be required to travel to Bath to enable work with LLS colleagues in person for a day approximately every 2 months
- The post-holder will be required to have a DBS check to work on site at Bath Spa University London (Hackney) The post is available on a job-share basis. If you wish to be considered on this basis, you should indicate on the application form as well as whether or not you would be prepared to work on a full-time basis if necessary
- Please note that this is Hybrid role but will require being on campus 80% of the time
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including
- Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
- Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
- Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
- Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
- Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app
For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
At Bath Spa University, we believe in the power of education to break down barriers to opportunity and to transform lives. We are the Professionally Creative for the future. Professional Creativity transcends subject disciplines, and is just as important for our sciences, education, business and law subjects as it is for our sector leading creative industries provision. We connect learners, staff and external partners with applied research and innovation. We power inclusive growth through skills development and practice based, innovation – intensive learning for all.
Our main Newton park campus is based in stunning countryside just a few minutes from a World Heritage City. We are also proud to offer courses to students at our other campuses around Bath, and in London at our Canary Wharf and Hackney sites.
An impressive 84% of our staff said they would recommend the University to a friend as a good place to work.
We are a community of colleagues, striving for excellence to ensure students thrive. Our values are:
- Respect
- Inclusivity
- Collaboration
- Sustainability
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community. We foster inclusivity, celebrating and respecting differences. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds and genders. We consider our recruitment practices to be comprehensive and unbiased; ensuring fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all.
