Programme Liaison Librarian - Online Library Services

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Job description

Work for a world leading prestigious university
Work in a busy and diverse role
About Our Client

A world leading University in Central London

Job Description

1. Academic Liaisona. To liaise/consult with all relevant stakeholders (faculty from the member institutions), authors and editors from the publications department as well as subject specialists from the Online Library at all times in order to ascertain the specific curriculum and resource requirements, and to keep then updated at all times.

b. To act as the subject lead/link between the students who are registered on the nominated programmes and faculty in respect of library and information provision at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

c. To contribute to quality assurance of the programmes by compiling resource and enquiry statistics.2. Information Resources Managementa. Within a specified budget, to select or to recommend for purchase Information - resources for the nominated Track C programmes liaising with academic and library staff in the University and beyond.

b. To manage the specific programme collections provided from the Online Library and to develop collection management policies. c. To Work collaboratively across departments to support Online Library collections' initiatives and streamline workflows accordingly.3. Information Skills Training/Student Supporta. To deliver structured programmes of training in information and research skills through both face-to-face and online means.

b. To work with the nominated programme teams and faculty in the development and delivery of Online Library tutorial exercises.

c. To provide in-depth reference and research assistance to students, faculty as well as other library staff.

d. To monitor and update the relevant programme gateways in collaboration with the technical support Librarians.

e. To contribute to the provision and development of specialised enquiry services using face-to-face and online methods.4. Other Dutiesa. Any other duties consistent with both the grade and scope of the post.

b. Any other duties reasonably required of the post holder by the Associate Director, Online Library Services.

The Successful Applicant

EXPERIENCE & PERSONAL QUALITIESEssential:

* Relevant experience of working in an academic or research library.

* Proven experience in delivering services to a demanding community of users.

* Experience of working with and managing curriculum specific collections.

* Adaptable in approach with the ability to work equally effectively independently, within or leading a team, to meet agreed deadlines and targets without close supervision.TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSEssential:

* Sound professional knowledge of academic library and information work, including the development and management of collections.

* Knowledge of the development of print and electronic library collections.

* High level of IT knowledge and capability.

* Good understanding of academic needs and research methods.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as demonstrated by the ability to relate well to library customers and to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of users and their queries/problems.Desirable: * Experience of the preparation and delivery of Information Literacy skills training and teaching in the use of primary and secondary information resources.

* Familiarity with online learning environments and technologies, including tools for distance instruction or a demonstrable aptitude for learning such tools.

What's on Offer

£36,500

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Charlotte Pimbley
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JN-092202
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