Subject & Engagement Librarian (Hackney)

As a key member of the Bath Spa University London (Hackney) team, the Subject & Engagement Librarian will lead on developing and delivering Library services at this campus. They will support the research and learning of staff and students, including the teaching of information literacy skills, and contribute to the management of Library & Learning Services. To proactively develop Library & Learning Services at BSUL (Hackney) Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with academic staff and students at BSUL (Hackney) and colleagues across Bath Spa University Library and Learning Services To co-ordinate and deliver a comprehensive taught programme of information literacy and research skills Work closely with colleagues across LLS to provide excellent resources and services to our staff and students To line manage LLS staff or student interns based in Library spaces at BSUL (Hackney) Participate in operational planning, policy development and objective setting in line with Library and Learning Services strategy To undertake collection management, budgeting, development and promotion within allocated subject areas, including use of the Resource List Management System and the Library Management System Postgraduate qualification in library/information management and Chartered Librarian status or Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (or appropriate equivalents) Proven post-qualification professional experience in a customer facing library and/or information environment Ability to undertake the teaching of information literacy skills Professional skills in relation to collections management, searching electronic resources, experience of Library Management Systems, Reading List Systems. Proven advocacy and negotiation skills Knowledge of the UK higher education environment, including teaching, learning and research Previous teaching experience or qualification Post-qualification experience of working in an academic library For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description .