Digital Discovery Librarian — Research & Repository Lead

Kettering University; Kettering; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Librarian to assist with research, maintain the Institutional Repository, and provide digital literacy instruction for faculty and students. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in library or information science, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. This role also requires participation in major campus events and may include occasional weekend work.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement benefits with matching contribution

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• American Library Association-accredited Master’s degree in library or information science.
• 1 to 3 years of professional library experience.
• Experience providing reference and information services online and in-person.

Responsibilities

• Collect scholarly output into the Institutional Repository.
• Provide research assistance for faculty, staff, and students.
• Maintain Faculty Profiles to showcase university research.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Digital literacy instruction

Research assistance

Information technology

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in library or information science

Tools

LibGuides

Research databases

Integrated library systems

Job description

A leading educational institution in the UK seeks a Librarian to assist with research, maintain the Institutional Repository, and provide digital literacy instruction for faculty and students. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in library or information science, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment. This role also requires participation in major campus events and may include occasional weekend work.