Academic Support Librarian - Music (12 months, full-time maternity cover)
University of West London Library Services
Salary: £31,226 to £35,819 per annum
Closing Date: Monday 28 March 2016
Reference: LIB046
The University of West London is a leading modern university specialising in the education and development of exceptional creative, business and service professionals.
Come and join UWL Library Services at an exciting time in our history as we seek to capitalise on the recent opening of our Paul Hamlyn Library and associated investment in our collections and student experience.
We are now seeking to fill an Academic Support Librarian post (one year fixed term contract, full-time maternity cover) to support the London College of Music at UWL. The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the teaching, learning and research activities for the College, the largest specialist music and performing arts institution in the UK.
The successful candidate will, in collaboration with another Academic Support Librarian, manage the resources budget, develop relevant resource collections and deliver induction and training programmes. S/he will work closely with the School to embed information literacy in the curriculum, as well as provide excellence in all aspects of enquiry and study support for students and staff. The successful candidate will be part of the Academic Support Team, and will work closely with other librarians to develop university-wide library training and support services, as well as those specifically designed for the College
The preferred candidate will be a pro-active, forward looking, service-oriented individual with a postgraduate library qualification or equivalent, excellent communication and presentation skills and experience of working in an academic library, preferably with relevant subject resources.
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.
This is a fixed term maternity leave appointment for up to 12 months with effect from the date of commencement or until such time as the postholder returns, whichever is the sooner.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on week commencing Monday 4 April 2016.
For further details and to apply online please visit http://jobs.uwl.ac.uk
Evelyn Jamieson
Interim Head of Academic Support, Library Services
University of West London
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