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University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, our focus is on creating the conditions for social, cultural, and economic impact. We are committed to social inclusion. Our work to expand opportunity and enable students to reach their potential, has led to us topping the Social Mobility Index of English universities for the last two years. Our University Strategy sets out our ambitions for 2025, which we will achieve by using our proud heritage as a springboard and remaining steadfast in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Safeguarding
The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.
Faculty
The Library is central to the University’s success, and we are proud to be recognised for putting our users at the heart of everything we do. We work collaboratively, innovatively and with great commitment to enable our students, academic colleagues and researchers to progress and succeed. We do this in a friendly and supportive teamworking environment.
What you will be doing:
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You will act as librarian and first contact point for the Faculty of Management, Sciences and Engineering and for a Research Institute with specific subject responsibilities for one or more Schools.
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You will plan, provide for and review the library and information needs of students, staff and researchers working closely with colleagues across the library team and with related support teams in the university
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You will act as an expert supporting the Library Leadership Group, providing strategic input to planning and service development and updating on Faculty and School initiatives and changing needs
Qualifications/ experience:
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Level 6 Qualification e.g. Degree, or, Masters’s degree (MA/MSc) in librarianship or information science, or equivalent level of experience
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A demonstrable desire and ability to place the user at the heart of everything you do to deliver quality services and experiences
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Experience of academic liaison
Celebrating Diversity – The University of Bradford
At the University of Bradford, we recognise and embrace people that work in diverse ways so if you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to the recruitment team who will be happy to support you.
In Return we Offer:
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25 days holiday and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
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Family-friendly policies
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Great campus facilities
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Find more information about the many other benefits, including salary sacrifice schemes and campus nursery.
Additional Information:
If you would like to find out more or are interested in applying, please message, email or call Angela Davies on +44 (0) 1274 233420
[email protected], we would love to hear from you.
