A great opportunity has arisen at Newman University for a solution-focused individual to join the successful and highly regarded library service as a key member of our Library Service Delivery Team.

As an Academic Service Librarian, you will lead on library engagement within a number of subject areas at the University. You will build and maintain positive relationships with students and teaching staff, design and deliver information skills training, and monitor library resources to maintain a relevant and useful library collection.

To be successful in applying for this role, you should have at least one of:

• a professional qualification in librarianship or a related discipline

or

• substantial experience working in an academic library in a teaching or liaison role

or

• substantial experience working in a health library in a professional role

You will have up-to-date knowledge of best practice in teaching digital and information literacy skills, and a commitment to your own continuing professional development in these areas. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be committed to working positively with both students and colleagues across the University.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Katie Mann, at katie.mann@newman.ac.uk, to discuss the role further.

An application form and further details about this role are available from: newman.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively please e-mail: recruitment@newman.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 30th May 2023

Interview date to be confirmed

Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department.

Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.