Apologies for duplicate posting - we have a new vacancy at Rothamsted Research with a strong e-resource management emphasis.
Best wishes,
Tim Wales MCLIP FHEA FRSA
Head of Library & Information Services
Rothamsted Research
West Common
Harpenden
AL5 2JQ
Tel: +44 (0)1582 938659
Email: [log in to unmask] | @timwales | orcid.org/0000-0003-1921-8264
http://www.rothamsted.ac.uk
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Library & Information Officer
Employer: Rothamsted Research
Location: Harpenden, Herts
Salary: From £29,842 to £32,315 per annum
Status: Fixed term 3 year contract
Description:
Rothamsted Research enjoys an international reputation for the quality of its research across the agricultural, environmental and plant sciences and has a mission to address the challenges of agricultural sustainability for the 21st century. To support this work, we are seeking to appoint a full-time Library & Information Officer who will assist in transforming and updating the Library & Information Services (LIS) department, aligning it with the evolving Institute strategy and anticipating – based on current trends - the changing needs of researchers, especially with regard to online resources. LIS provides a service to staff at the Institute’s Harpenden and North Wyke sites, primarily based on e-resources, but there are also physical collections of books and journals, including early books, livestock prints and archives. The post is based at Harpenden, Hertfordshire but occasional travel to North Wyke, Devon may be required.
The successful candidate will be a responsive, qualified LIS professional with a flexible attitude. S/he will have experience of working in academic, commercial or research libraries, a good understanding of the scholarly communication process and an awareness of developments in electronic resource management and discovery. They will have excellent communication and IT skills, a commitment to delivering high quality service. Experience of subscription management and training support is essential. The post-holder will also be expected to assist with other daily LIS operational duties such as answering in-person and email enquiries. For an informal discussion about the role before applying, please email [log in to unmask], Head of Library & Information Services.
This position is a full-time fixed term 3 year post with a starting salary ranging from £29,842 to £32,315 per annum.
Rothamsted Research, Harpenden Site is located within commuting distance of Central London. We have access to excellent local and leisure facilities, on-site nursery and play scheme 25 days’ holiday and an attractive benefits package. Our commitment to learning and development, as well as equality and diversity, create a welcoming environment for all prospective employees.
Closing date: 27/02/2017
Interviews will be held: w/c 06/03/2017
Please quote reference: 1548
To apply, complete an application form at the website, accessed via http://www.rothamsted.ac.uk/jobs/1548, and return to the HR Group, Rothamsted Research, Harpenden, Herts, AL5 2JQ, (e-mail [log in to unmask]).
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