Scholarly Communication Librarian

Faculty/Directorate

Students

School/Function

Services for Students

Contract type

Fixed Term Contract

In this role you will be responsible for showcasing our academics’ research and supporting the university’s REF submission, through management of the institutional research repository and Open Access advocacy. You will develop expertise in repository systems and metadata, and oversee the creation of records through your own work and through delegation to other members of LLS staff. You will champion Open Access and Open Research, keep up-to-date with funder and national policy changes, and effectively communicate essential information to staff and students.

The successful candidate will have strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrable knowledge of, and enthusiasm for, scholarly communication matters, including Open Access and Open Research. They will be both an excellent team worker and have the ability to work independently and act on their own initiative. They will need to have both a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage a large and varied workload under time pressure. Technical expertise with repository systems, and experience of working with metadata, would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Help deliver high quality learning resources and services to Kingston University staff and students

Library and Learning Services support a range of information-driven activity from skills support through to innovative online learning experiences. We are key to the success of our students and staff in pursuing their learning, teaching and research ambitions.

A core part of our activity is to work closely and seamlessly with colleagues across the institution to achieve the best possible outcomes for the University community. Our staff embrace creativity as we seek to ensure staff and students develop the skills and knowledge to utilise learning resources effectively in a complex and interconnected world.

This is a full time, fixed term position for 12 months with a starting salary of £37,646 per annum.

Interviews are expected to be held on Monday 25 March 2024.

For informal enquiries, please contact Mr Philip Keates , Library Manager.

Bring your true self, expertise, and passion to Kingston where we are continuing to strive to build a university where authentic inclusion and belonging is at its heart. Every one of our staff and students’ identities, backgrounds and diverse experiences makes us who we are - so harness and embrace yours by applying today. We welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and those with disabilities.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required, this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme. 

To apply click on ‘Apply Now’. If, for accessibility reasons, you need to apply in an alternative format, please email [email protected]  or call the HR Shared Services team on 020 8417 3118.