Information Systems Librarian

Regent’s University London is the largest charitable Higher Education institution in the UK offering both UK and American degree programmes. It is a unique private higher education provider with its own degree awarding powers, offering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications.

Its central campus is set amidst the beautiful grounds of Regent’s Park. The University is a centre of excellence in the competitive international education market. Regent’s has exciting and ambitious plans to expand its programmes, subjects and student numbers in Britain and around the world by the year 2020.

The University enjoys strong academic partnerships with more than 120 higher education institutions internationally and within the UK and is proud of its strong links with employers worldwide and the employability of its graduates.

Ref: RC13/38/LIB
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications, skills and experience

The Learning Resources department incorporates library and information provision, media services and Blackboard VLE, and collectively supports the teaching, learning and research of the academic community at Regent’s University London.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated, adaptable individual to assist our current team in providing an efficient library service to the academic community at Regent’s University. The successful applicant will manage all aspects of the Library Management System including planning and future upgrades. As a team leader, the post holder will manage and co-ordinate the provision, access and promotion of e-resources. Key to their success will be the promotion of our increasing portfolio of e-resources including development of our e-book collection.

They will contribute to development of technology enhanced learning, including e-learning in relation to library services. Working closely with the library team the post holder will be responsible for the provision of staff training and developments in the use of all e-resources and related areas.

The ideal candidate will have extensive and relevant experience working in an academic library along with experience of Library Management Systems. You will possess excellent presentation, training and IT skills and have extensive experience of using electronic resources in a library context.

As a prospective team member you will have excellent communication, organisational skills and up to date knowledge of emerging technologies. A commitment to continuous professional development is essential for this role.

To apply, a letter of application detailing how you meet the requirements of the person specification which can be viewed online via our website below, together with your CV should be sent to recruitment@regents.ac.uk.

For further information, please visit our website at the apply button below.

Please clearly state the reference code as indicated, current/most recent salary and salary expectation.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, then unfortunately your application has not been successful.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are happy to consider applications from all individuals who meet the person specification.

Closing date: Tuesday, 7^th May 2013 (12pm) midday
Provisional Interview Date: Tuesday, 21^st May 2013