Liaison Librarian (Physics/ MSM)

In an exciting new initiative the Physical Sciences and Technology Teams of Cambridge University Libraries and Archives are looking to appoint to the newly created post of Liaison Librarian. This is a full time, permanent position. 

This presents an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to work within a stimulating and diverse environment, supporting undergraduate and postgraduate students and academic staff with their information needs. This role will lead on liaison with key stakeholders in the Department of Physics and the Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy and on the delivery of training sessions and dedicated enquiry and research support for them.  They will also be involved in initiatives working with colleagues across the West Cambridge community. 

The role oversees collection development in Physics and Materials Science and Metallurgy and has line management responsibility for two Library Assistants. They are responsible for the departmental library budgets and will establish effective working relationships with staff in academic, support departments and professional colleagues. 

We are looking for an engaged, enthusiastic library professional to take the new library forward! In your application you are strongly advised to identify explicitly how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role. Applicants should have excellent communication skills and be committed to creating an inclusive environment. 

As Liaison Librarian you will

• Deliver reader services across the West Cambridge Site.
• Lead on Academic liaison with Departments of Physics and Materials Science and Metallurgy.
• Lead on training sessions in these areas and support colleagues more generally across West Cambridge.
• Oversight of these two libraries. 

What we are looking for

• Talented , friendly information professional.
• Enthusiastic about research support and data intensive science.
• Experience of developing and delivering teaching or training.
• Excellent communication skills. 

What we offer

• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days. 
• Exceptional parental leave (including maternity, paternity / co-parent, adoption and shared parental leave).
• Discounts on major retailers.
• Professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and access to a variety of training courses. 

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. 

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the 'Apply' button above.

For informal enquiries please contact  Yvonne Nobis, Head of Physical Sciences Libraries on yn235@cam.ac.uk 

Application closing date: Sunday 1 February 2026 

Interview date: Thursday 12 February 2026. 

For further details please refer to the Further Particulars. 

Please quote reference WW48528 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. 

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. 

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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