Subject Librarian

The University of West London (UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2025.

We are ranked 30th university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2025, Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2024 and Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.

*University status awarded in or after 1992

The Department 

Library Services is at the heart of the student and academic experience at the University of West London, facilitating creation of knowledge and ideas and developing confident, critically information-literate professionals. We place particular value on supporting our institutional mission of extending Higher Education to those traditionally excluded from it, and in facilitating research and scholarship in ways that connect with equity and widening participation.   

The Role  

We are looking for a Subject Librarian to join the UWL Library Services team to work with the School of Law, the Institute for Policing Studies and the School of Medicine and Biosciences. The post is currently aligned with these subject areas but is subject to change in response to the evolving needs of the University. This is a permanent and full-time role. 

You will be the main contact between the library and the three schools mentioned above. The role will cover designing and teaching information literacy classes to students and develop additional material, including video tutorials.  You will provide enquiry support for students and staff, both online and in person, including one-to-one appointments. You will be responsible for collection management for the subject areas with a focus on creating an inclusive library collection.  

You will be part of a team of Subject Librarians and Assistant Librarians and will work collaboratively on projects and initiatives across Library Services.

The Person 

We are looking for a proactive person with a positive approach to service development and excellent communication skills. This role would suit someone who holds a library or information studies qualification or has equivalent experience. You should have experience of working in a library and be confident delivering information literacy teaching or similar types of training. We welcome applications from candidates who are newly qualified and ready to take the next step in their professional development. 

How to Apply  

Choose ‘Apply’ and fill out the application form. 

Find out more about how to apply. 

For informal enquiries about the position please contact:
Katie McNamara, Academic Support Manager, katie.mcnamara@uwl.ac.uk 

Email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.  

Interviews are expected to be held on Tuesday 8th October 2025.

Additional Information  

This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship. 

Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point. 

Annualised hours will apply to this post. Some evening and weekend work may be required. 

The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. 

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