Research and Academic Support Librarian

Job title:

Research and Academic Support Librarian

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

This is a re-advertisement. Previous candidates for this role need not apply.LocationUniversity of Warwick Campus, CoventryDepartmentInformation & Digital Group – LibraryPosition TypePart Time, PermanentHours18.25 hours per week (0.5 FTE)Salary£34,866 to £45,163 per annum, pro rataAbout the RoleFor informal queries, please email Karen Jackson (Research and Academic Support Manager) at k.jackson.3@warwick.ac.uk.We are seeking an outstanding candidate to join our team of Research and Academic Support Librarians.This is a part-time, job share role, which shares liaison responsibility for Warwick Business School, the Department of Sociology and the International Foundation Studies Programme.This role focuses on enhancing the learning, teaching and research experience at the University. With your job share partner, you will build relationships with students and staff, provide engaging information literacy and research skills training, and represent the Library in a wide range of contexts in your Departments. You will increase engagement with the Library’s extensive collections and support a decolonised, inclusive curriculum.You’ll work in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. This role offers the ability to have a significant impact on teaching, learning and research at Warwick. It also provides the opportunity to lead on service development and innovation for one of the key functional specialisms of the team. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence and make a difference in education and research.About YouYou are a dynamic and collaborative professional Librarian with a proven track record in supporting education and research. You excel in building effective relationships with students and staff and are an excellent ambassador for the Library.Your expertise in delivering engaging research skills training and your commitment to supporting a decolonised and inclusive curriculum make you a valuable asset. You are proactive in curriculum development and in increasing engagement with the Library’s collections.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.About the DepartmentThis is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment for the Library as we embark on the transformation of our services and launch a new strategy.It has never been a better time to join the University as we celebrate our 60th anniversary and embark on a programme of transformation. To ensure we are ready to embrace our future the University will be developing our physical and digital infrastructure and services to significantly enhance our main Library and to maximise our digital experience.What we can offer you:Born in the 60’s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.Nestled in the heart of England, the University of Warwick is a gateway to the whole of the country, offering exceptional rail and road links and only 15 mins from Birmingham International airport. With easy access to the vibrant, diverse conurbations of Coventry, Birmingham, Leicester and Oxford or the smaller heritage and arts laden towns of Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Warwick and Kenilworth there is something for everyone. You will also have easy access to three areas of outstanding national beauty, the Cotswolds, the Malvern Hills and Cannock Chase.Working on campus you will have easy access to facilities such as Warwick Arts Centre, one of the largest multi-artform venues in the UK, delivering a high quality, engaging, and diverse programme of performing and visual arts, concerts, films, festivals, education and learning activities, and special events – all presented in world-class venues and spaces.In addition, our world-class Sports and Wellbeing Hub opened in 2019. The hub houses a modern 230 station gym, a 25m 12-lane swimming pool, over 100 fitness classes and a 706sqm climbing wall.Our campus also has huge amounts of green space to enjoy, including lakes, woodland and open fields.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible and hybrid working to help your work/life balance.About the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit ourHow to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Wednesday 30 October 2024 at 11.55pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.

• Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.
• Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).

Please see for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, .Interview Date: w/c 11 November 2024Start Date: TBCWhat we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click .We are proud to say that we are a .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process.Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages .The University currently holds a , and a . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick complies with the DBS Code of Practice and undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against anyone who makes a Disclosure relating to a conviction or other information revealed. More information is available on the University’s Vacancy pages and applicants may request a copy of the DBS Code of Practice.Job Description

Expected salary

£34866 – 45163 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:31:28 GMT

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