Department of Library Services
Head of Library Central Services (1.0 FTE) - HR Ref No: HR 123/12
Salary: £40,412 to £47,566 pa inc.
You will provide leadership, co-ordination and development of the Central Services team and will be responsible for the provision of a high quality service to all occupants and users of the Library. You will take a lead role in formulation and implementation of plans for the future development of the Library building working directly with the University Librarian and the Director of Property and Facilities Management. You will also participate in project groups for development of a new library, liaising with internal colleagues and external suppliers.
Operationally, you will manage the Library/Harvey building on a day to day basis, ensuring that it provides the highest quality environment for staff, students and visitors in liaison with all occupants of the building. You will also be responsible for Collection Development Services and administrative services for the Library. CDS provides purchasing, cataloguing, maintenance and review of all library resources as well as managing the library and other systems. Administration includes finance and budgeting; quality and standards; statistical returns and general administration.
An important part of the role is to participate in developing Library Services strategy, policy and service delivery, as part of the Library Services Senior Management team.
The University of Roehampton is set on a beautiful, traditional campus in south-west London. The University provides its students with exceptional facilities, high quality teaching and a close-knit, collegiate experience.
Roehampton has a diverse student body and a cosmopolitan outlook, with students from over 130 countries. The University is committed to a strong research culture, with two of its departments ranked the best in the country. Roehampton is on an ambitious trajectory and seeks to build on its increasing popularity by developing an innovative and distinctive portfolio.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Susan Scorey, University Librarian, 020 8392 3544, or email on [log in to unmask]
Please quote HR Ref No: HR 123/12
Please note that CVs alone will not be considered.
Closing date no later than 5.00pm: Friday 4 January 2013
Application forms and links to the Post Information Pack can be found on our website: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/Human-Resources/Job-Opportunities/
Susan Scorey
University Librarian
University of Roehampton | London | SW15 5SZ
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