Librarian

Main Duties:

Establishment, Management, and Development of Library

•   Manage day-to-day library operations and services.

•   Develop, evaluate, and maintain library collections (digital and print) aligned to curriculum needs.

•   Maintain and administer Library Management Systems (LMS), catalogues, and discovery tools.

•   Apply metadata standards, cataloguing, and indexing practices to ensure accessibility of resources.

•   Ensure compliance with copyright, licensing, and data protection requirements (including DPDPA 2023).

•   Oversee procurement, access, and lifecycle management of learning resources.

•   Supervise and support library staff where applicable.

•   Continuously improve library services based on user needs, analytics, and sector trends.

•   Maintain safe working practices aligned with Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code (OSH Code).

•   Contribute to strategic development of library services in line with institutional priorities.

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Supports Teaching, Learning, and Research

•   Collaborate closely with academic staff to embed library resources into teaching and curriculum delivery.

•   Provide tailored research support to students, faculty, and researchers.

•   Support academic programmes through resource planning and subject-specific collection development.

•   Assist users in advanced database searching, referencing, and research methodologies.

•   Deliver one-to-one and group support for student learning and academic skills development.

•   Contribute to enhancing student success, retention, and academic outcomes.

•   Build strong relationships with academic departments and key stakeholders.

•   Demonstrate excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills in academic support contexts.

•   Apply a proactive, problem-solving approach to supporting diverse student and staff needs.

•   Uphold and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion across all services.

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Digital Resources and Promoting Information Literacy

•   Develop, manage, and optimise digital library resources, including e-journals, databases, and repositories.

•   Deliver information literacy training, workshops, and teaching sessions for students and staff.

•   Promote effective use of digital tools, research platforms, and academic resources.

•   Support use of institutional repositories, open access publishing, and research analytics tools.

•   Provide guidance on digital research skills, including use of AI tools and data analysis platforms.

•   Create user guides, training materials, and digital learning resources.

•   Maintain awareness of emerging digital trends impacting higher education and library services.

•   Ensure high levels of digital literacy and systems capability across services.

•   Explain complex research tools and database searching clearly to varied audiences.

•   Enhance user engagement with digital services through training and outreach.

Person Sepcification General Requirements

Canditates Must Demonstate the Following:

Knowledge

•   Knowledge of academic library  services, systems and operations within a higher education  environment 

•   Understanding of information literacy  frameworks and student learning support

•   Knowledge of digital library resources,  databases, and electronic resource management

•   Awareness of copyright, licensing, and  data protection requirements relevant to libraries

•   Understanding of evolving trends in  higher education, including digital learning, AI tools, and student  engagement

Technical and/or Work-Based Skills

•   Ability to deliver information literacy  training, workshops, and presentations to students

•   Competence in using Library Management  Systems (LMS) and digital resource platforms

•   Skills in supporting research,  referencing, and academic skills development

•   Ability to manage collections (print and  digital), including acquisition, cataloguing oversight, and access

•   Experience using student systems and  platforms aligned to the student lifecycle (e.g. GNUMS or  equivalent) 

•   Ability to analyse usage data  and improve library services accordingly

General Skills and Attributes

•   Effective presentation skills.

•   Ability to understand and respond to the  needs of diverse student cohorts

•   Strong organisation and administration  skills.

•   Commitment to equality, diversity, and  inclusion.

•   Ability to engage and motivate students  to develop independent learning skills.

•   Excellent interpersonal skills, with the  ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff

•   Ability to work independently and  exercise professional judgement

Expereince

•   Experience working in an academic or  research library environment

•   Experience delivering teaching, training,  or student support services

•   Experience liaising with academic staff  or supporting curriculum delivery

•   Experience in digital resource management  or e-library systems

•   Experience contributing to service  improvement, projects, or innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

•   Postgraduate qualification in Library  & Information Science (ILA-accredited or equivalent) or working towards.

•   Membership of, or eligibility for, a  relevant professional body (e.g. ILA)