Subject Librarian

We are seeking a qualified and experienced librarian to fill this Subject Librarian vacancy within the Academic Services section of the University of Bath Library.

About the role

Working within the Library’s Science subject team, you will provide exemplary services as librarian for departments within the Faculty, currently as librarian for the Department of Life Sciences.

You will:

• have responsibility for the provision of library induction, information skills teaching, liaison, enquiry handling and the development of library collections, to support all library users within your subject areas.
• manage expenditure of the Library materials budgets for your areas, taking responsibility for decisions on purchase and subscription to the electronic and print materials required to support teaching, learning and research.
• Liaise with and build excellent professional relationships with staff and students in your departments, participating in appropriate department meetings, to gain a full understanding of their resource and service needs.
• work closely with the Science Faculty Librarian to ensure co-ordination of services and equity of provision across the Faculty, and work collaboratively with colleagues across the Library to provide and develop Library support.
• liaise with publishers and professional groups, to ensure you keep up to date with developments in resource provision and new publishing models, and obtain best value for money in purchases and subscriptions.

About us

You will join a dedicated, professional team of Library staff committed to the continual development of services to support the University’s mission: to deliver world-class research and teaching, educate our students to become future leaders and innovators, and benefit the wider population through the University’s research, enterprise and influence.

We understand the importance of continued professional development for all Library staff in order to achieve this. You will benefit from the programme of local opportunities we provide, and our support for your involvement in relevant external activities. 

Further information

The Library is a CILIP Employer Partner and provides CILIP membership benefits for all Library staff.

As a Library we are signatories to the CILIP Green Libraries Manifesto.  We aim to contribute to the University’s sustainability goals by providing our services in a resource-efficient manner, seeking opportunities to minimise environmental impact and supporting sustainable practice.

For informal enquiries about the role please contact Karina Bradshaw, Science Faculty Librarian (kb432@bath.ac.uk) or Hannah South, Head of Library Academic Services (lishls@bath.ac.uk).

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

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