Learning and Teaching Librarian

Closing Date: 27 May 2022 by 12 noon

This position is initially home-based, some work based at the Milton Keynes campus will be required in future.

Change your career, change lives

Learner and Discovery Services (LDS) is the award-winning unit of The Open University (OU) responsible for the production and delivery of the University’s curriculum; it also has a central role in the design of learning materials. 

The role

The award-winning OU Library is seeking a qualified librarian who will;

Support learning and teaching activities, including the development of students as independent learners, by providing advice and guidance on the access to and use of library content, resources and services to meet the needs of students, learners and University staff.

Work in partnership across the OU’s Learner and Discovery Services (LDS) portfolio and with faculty colleagues to support the growing digital capabilities agenda and integrate library content systematically into the curriculum using new and innovative approaches as appropriate.

Promote and embody positive attributes and behaviours in a fast-moving context and advocate for the values of the organisation. 

Skills and experience

• You will have the ability to excite and engage students and academics by designing and delivering digital capabilities and resource-based learning activities to enhance the curriculum.
• Understand the pedagogic use of online resources and technologies in distance learning and have awareness of accessibility issues.
• Have the ability, to work with and influence academic and professional services colleagues.
• You will have a flexible, proactive approach, and excellent Interpersonal communication and organisational skills.

The full summary of duties and skills required for the role can be found within the Job Description .

If you would like to discuss the particulars of this post before making an application, please email Tracey Hawker at [email protected] , quoting vacancy refence number 19778.

What you get in return  

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 33 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

How to apply

This role is part of an anonymous recruitment trial and all applications are completed online following the instructions below and clicking the “Apply Now” link. This application can only be completed through the OU Jobs Page.

To apply for this role please submit the following;

• Completed Candidate Question Sheet (found under the attachments below)

Please do not change the name of this document or put your name on the document.

If your initial application is successful, we will contact you to obtain a copy of your CV. You will only be invited to interview if you meet the minimum requirements of the role as set out in the Job Description.

You will need to have your completed Answer Sheet ready ahead of submitting the electronic application.