UWE Bristol is 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 support our large and diverse student body with extensive digital collections and services.
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and pro-active Librarian who enjoys working collaboratively with others to join the digitisation and document delivery section of the Collections Team, based at our Frenchay campus library. This team works to provide digitised copies of course readings to students through UWE’s reading list system, as well as managing a busy inter-library loan service, and converting texts into alternative formats for students with disabilities. As Collections Support Librarian, you will be involved in a number of varied and fast moving projects to support the delivery of core content to students, academic staff and researchers.
This role is perfect for a qualified librarian who wants to immerse themselves in a busy and dynamic team, working to provide innovative solutions in the changing world of academic librarianship. You will have the opportunity to deliver process improvement projects, supervise staff, and develop and deliver briefings and training to staff on a variety of topics. Additionally, it is a role that requires close collaboration with other teams across library services including the Acquisitions Team and Disability Support Team.
This is a great time to be joining us with the chance to help shape future service delivery, as we have just implemented a new Library Management System (Ex Libris Alma and Primo) and there will be plenty of opportunity to build on existing processes to utilize the new system.
To be successful in this post you will:
You will have, or be working towards, a professional qualification in a library/information related subject via a CILIP approved route. We are committed to fully supporting our staff in their continuing professional development.
About Library, Careers and Inclusivity:
The Library, Careers and Inclusivity department brings together Library Services, Employability and Enterprise, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity to deliver outstanding outcomes for all of our students in partnership with Faculties and other Services. Our work inputs into student recruitment and retention; academic success; student satisfaction and graduate destination outcomes.
We aim to:
About UWE Bristol:
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 27th 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:
The University is currently trialling hybrid working, allowing staff to combine on-campus and remote working where business needs allow.
In LCI we expect everyone to spend more of their time working from our campuses than remotely. In this role you can expect to be campus based for the majority of your time with regular opportunity for hybrid working as agreed with your line manager in line with our business needs.
About Frenchay Campus:
This post 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 recently on 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.
Further information
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Ted Spilsbury (Collections Manager) on 0117 328 6152 or email: Ted.Spilsbury@uwe.ac.uk
This role is a Permanent job-share, working 18.5 hours per week from Wednesday to Friday.
Interviews will take place on 27 October.
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.
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.