University Librarian and Head of Library Services (728371)

Reporting to the CDIO you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of the university library and archive services. This is a wide portfolio, which includes library and IT enquiry, helpdesk and support services, copyright and information licensing compliance, digital scholarship, open research engagement and publishing.

Term: Open
FTE: 1.0 (35 hours per week)

The University is seeking to appoint a proactive strategic thinker and leader to drive the continuing development of all elements of the Library and Information Resources (LIR) services and facilities that support research, teaching and learning. Within its portfolio the library service includes converged support services for library and IT, with all operational areas of the library service being Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accredited since 2019.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate a record in delivering successful library services for research, learning and knowledge exchange. Excellent financial planning management skills alongside an understanding of the contractual and licensing environment for information procurement will be essential. Effective leadership through innovative thinking, collaboration and good communication will be necessary to devise, drive and deliver successful change management programmes that will continue to further support the strategic objectives of the University Strategy 2030 and beyond.

About Library and Information Resources Service
The Library and Information Resources (LIR) service is an active partner in the life cycle of research and scholarship, including planning, discovery, knowledge mobilisation and publication. We offer dynamic physical and virtual spaces where we curate collections and offer opportunities for learning, creativity and collaboration among students, staff and the wider community. We are known for the development and implementation of innovative technology, leadership in Open Access and excellent in-person and online user services. We have held full Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation since 2019, serving a diverse student population based within the UK and overseas. The University Librarian has a team of approximately 100 staff and an annual non-staffing budget of £4.5 million. Our collections reflect the wide range of academic disciplines taught at the University.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 1 September 2025.

For informal enquiries, please contact Elaine Blaxter, University Librarian (e.a.blaxter@strath.ac.uk) or Beth Lawton, Chief Digital and Information Officer (beth.lawton@strath.ac.uk).

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