UWE Bristol is one of the largest universities in the South West and one of the largest employers in the Bristol region. We currently have an opportunity for two half time (18.5 hours/week) Subject Support Librarians. One post will have a specific focus on the College of Business and Law (CBL) and be based at the Frenchay Campus Library. The second post will support the College of Health, Science and Society (CHSS) and be based at the Glenside Campus Library until such time as this closes and operations are transferred to Frenchay Campus.
UWE Library Services is part of the Library, Careers and Inclusivity (LCI) directorate. We aim to:
As one of a team led by the College Librarians for Business & Law and Health, Science & Society, respectively, you will be providing direct support for students, staff and researchers in the Colleges on both academic skills and supporting the effective use of our collections and services (e.g. online reading lists).
You will support students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, assisting in design and delivering embedded teaching on information and academic skills, such as critical and reflective writing, planning and structuring writing, note taking, and finding and evaluating information sources. You will deliver stand-alone academic skills sessions which are open to all students from all faculties, some of which are specifically aimed at international students. You will build and maintain strong working relationships with College colleagues to deliver high quality teaching and support.
In both of these roles, you will be involved in the creation and implementation of Technology Enhanced Learning. This may take the form of online workbooks, quizzes and tutorials which are embedded into programme design.
The roles will involve working closely with other Subject Librarians, staffing the enquiry desk, answering online queries and supporting our Ask a Librarian instant chat service, as well as having opportunities to be involved in projects spanning Library Services.
About you
You will be a qualified Librarian (or working towards qualification) with experience in teaching/training and developing students’ academic literacy.
You will have:
As a member of Library Services, you will be part of a strong and collaborative community of professional librarians and specialists, and central to the design and delivery of innovative, high quality student support.
Where are these roles based?
The post of Subject Support Librarian for the College of Business and Law is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed – £300m has been invested in new state-of-the-art learning spaces and accommodation while we continue to develop incredible new facilities to enhance our offer even further.
Frenchay campus has excellent transport links; as well as being located near the motorway network we are within walking distance of two train stations, our bus terminus connects us to the local bus and metrobus network and we also have a range of cycling and changing facilities.
The post of Subject Support Librarian for the College of Health, Science and Society is based at our Glenside campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre. Regular bus services link the campus to the main Frenchay site, the city centre and surrounding areas, and nearby Bristol Parkway train station. The Campus offers excellent teaching facilities, these include a selection of inter-professional simulation suites, enabling students to practice and develop professional competencies, and one of the best health care libraries in England.
Why UWE Bristol?
We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 32,000 students, 250,000 alumni and 4,000 staff from across the globe. We are both globally connected and regionally embedded, with a strong network of employer and partner connections.
We have a lot to be proud of at UWE, our achievements include scoring above sector average for student satisfaction, we are ranked 24th in The Guardian Best UK Universities 2023 and 39th in the latest Times Higher Education 'Table of Tables'.
We are an ambitious and values led university. We're focused on solving future global challenges through outstanding learning, world-leading research and a culture of enterprise and we are looking for people who share our core values to help us achieve those aims.
With inclusivity as a core value, UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We support and celebrate the diversity of our staff and students as a key driver for innovation and success, promoting pathways and achievements to inspire and generate confidence and ambition.
In addition to progressive pay rates, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:
We also offer a wide variety of in-house training courses and development programmes and provide a tailored professional programme to support our academic colleagues in delivering the highest in professional teaching standards.
Add your individuality to ours
Proud to be part of a vibrant, multicultural city that celebrates diversity, we’re always on the lookout for talented people from all backgrounds to join us. Our people are our strength, and diversity enhances our creativity and leads to better decision-making and problem-solving. Bring your talent and ambition to our growing staff community of over 4,000 individuals and find yourself in a stimulating and supportive environment where you’ll thrive. Add your individuality to ours to help set us apart.
Job Details:
If you would like an informal discussion about either of these posts, or would like to visit the campus(es) please contact:
Julie Hamley / Sue Shreeve on 0117 328 2401 or email: julie.hamley@uwe.ac.uk or susan.shreeve@uwe.ac.uk (College of Business and Law)
Caroline Plaice on 0117 328 8792 or email: caroline.plaice@uwe.ac.uk or Chris Jarrett on 0117 328 8592 or email: chris.jarrett@uwe.ac.uk (College of Health, Science and Society)
Both these posts are permanent, and part-time working 18.5 hours per week.
The University’s normal practice is that new appointments will be made at the starting point of the grade.
UWE Bristol is a campus-based University and it is important for our success and the delivery of an outstanding experience for our students that our campuses are dynamic and vibrant places to learn and spend time. This role is therefore campus based with the opportunity for remote working.
The interview date will be 21st February and the selection process will take place online.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. As we are unable to sponsor anyone requiring a visa for this role candidates must therefore be able to provide their own right to work in the UK.
Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to provide your right to work documents at your interview. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable.
Please note that UWE does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
