Academic Support Librarian

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The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an academic support Librarian at High Holborn working under the CCW library management team for Camberwell, Chelsea, Wimbledon and High Holborn. This is a full-time role at grade 4 in our brand new library hub which opens in September. 

As a member of the Library Services team you will contribute to the development of high quality and student-focused library services which support the academic activities of the University.

You will have responsibility for daily operational running at High Holborn Library, which includes overseeing local frontline services and team, reporting to CCW management team.

You will support specified courses/programmes of study, participating in course committees. You will establish constructive working relationships with course teams, and promote access to resources, collections and services through effective academic liaison.

You will assist in the provision of enquiry services and develop learning materials which encourage the use of resources and services.

You will line manage a small team and be responsible for providing professional leadership for the function of the High Holborn hub. 

The role, is based at high Holborn working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day. Normal working hours will be between 9am-6.30pm with shifts scheduled to open at 9 or close at 6.30pm at least once per week.

There is some limited opportunity for working from home in this role, dependent on operational needs.

About you

We are looking for someone with a degree qualification or equivalent. and relevant experience in library or other education or information roles.

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a library or customer service environment and the ability to motivate a team and to work independently without direct supervision. You will be a good communicator with  excellent written, presentation and liaison skills. You must demonstrate the ability to teach information skills. You will need to be proficient in Microsoft office with good IT skills.

In return, University of the Arts London offers an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. 

If you need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact, Sahil Ibrahim, Resourcing Adviser via email at Educationstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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