Systems Librarian
BPP University Ltd
London, Leeds, Manchester or Birmingham
Part time, 22.5 hours per week
Closing Date: 16/01/2014
The company
BPP develops and trains business professionals throughout their careers. We were the first for-profit private company to be granted degree awarding powers by the Privy Council in 2007 and in 2013 were granted full UK University status.
The role
We are looking for a Systems Librarian who will be responsible for managing and maintaining BPP’s core library systems. This is a new role which will help BPP’s Library and Information Service extend it services to support the changing needs of the business.
What we’re looking for
The successful candidate will have experience of managing and supporting specialist library systems along with experience of delivering library services in an academic environment.
You will have excellent communication skills including an ability to explain concepts, ideas and technologies to technical and non technical colleagues.
You will have expert knowledge of one or more specialist library system and high levels of IT literacy including Microsoft Office Programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook), Library Management Systems and Virtual Learning Environments;
With experience of managing projects, you will have the ability to demonstrate initiative and innovation and to complete projects effectively.
You will have the ability to produce clear and concise written and oral reports.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of HTML and scripting languages such as PHP and Javascript. You will also have knowledge of library metadata standards such as MARC21, AACR2 and RDA;
You will have an awareness of developments in library services in higher education and developments in higher education more broadly.
For a full job description and details on how to apply, please visit https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/bpp/displayjob.aspx?JobId=441
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