Academic Support Librarian

The opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an academic support Librarian at High Holborn working under the CCW library management team for Camberwell, Chelsea, Wimbledon and High Holborn. This is a full-time role at grade 4 in our brand new library hub which opens in September. 

As a member of the Library Services team you will contribute to the development of high quality and student-focused library services which support the academic activities of the University.

You will have responsibility for daily operational running at High Holborn Library, which includes overseeing local frontline services and team, reporting to CCW management team.

You will support specified courses/programmes of study, participating in course committees. You will establish constructive working relationships with course teams, and promote access to resources, collections and services through effective academic liaison.

You will assist in the provision of enquiry services and develop learning materials which encourage the use of resources and services.

You will line manage a small team and be responsible for providing professional leadership for the function of the High Holborn hub. 

The role, is based at high Holborn working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day. Normal working hours will be between 9am-6.30pm with shifts scheduled to open at 9 or close at 6.30pm at least once per week.

There is some limited opportunity for working from home in this role, dependent on operational needs.

About you

We are looking for someone with a degree qualification or equivalent. and relevant experience in library or other education or information roles.

You will have demonstrable experience of working in a library or customer service environment and the ability to motivate a team and to work independently without direct supervision. You will be a good communicator with  excellent written, presentation and liaison skills. You must demonstrate the ability to teach information skills. You will need to be proficient in Microsoft office with good IT skills.

In return, University of the Arts London offers an attractive pension and a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. 

If you need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact, Sahil Ibrahim, Resourcing Adviser via email at Educationstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

What we offer

We are UAL

Library Services values a student-centred, accessible and inclusive approach to providing collections and services to inspire, empower, engage and encourage curiosity.

For the fifth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2023. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality.

We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance. 

Our culture