Senior Librarian

About the Role

The Senior Librarian will play a pivotal role in managing, organising, evaluating, and disseminating academic information resources. You will support students, researchers, and academic staff by ensuring access to high-quality physical and digital resources, while developing innovative library services aligned with the University’s academic vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage library collections, including books, journals, and electronic resources
• Select, acquire, catalogue, and organise information using library management systems
• Develop and maintain engaging online and digital library resources
• Deliver information literacy and digital literacy training to students and staff
• Support academic departments with reading lists, course development, and research needs
• Conduct literature searches and assist researchers using databases and online tools
• Manage archives and special collections where applicable
• Oversee library budgets and procurement of resources within allocated areas
• Manage library operations, including flexible opening hours and staff supervision
• Organise library events and initiatives to promote engagement and usage
• Liaise regularly with academic staff, curriculum leaders, and senior management
• Maintain strong relationships with external suppliers and professional networks.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, or
• Master’s in Education plus Bachelor’s in Library/Information Science,
• or
• Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship (CILIP accredited or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant senior management experience in an academic higher education library
• Desirable: Experience within GCC or UK-style higher education institutions

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• What is your expected salary?

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Librarian in an academic higher education library: 5 years (Preferred)
• GCC or UK-style higher education institutions: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person