Resources Librarian - Bournemouth - £16.76 per hour - Temp

Resources Librarian - Bournemouth - £16.76 per hour - Temp

Our client is looking for a Resources Librarian to join them on a temporary basis. You will be responsible for the support, administration and development of a broad range of digital services, platforms, software, and tools. The ideal person will have previous experience with library services IT systems, who can troubleshoot and resolve IT problems in the library.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain the library management system and other specialist library digital systems and ensure effective operation and continuing development of these systems
• Ensure all working materials are discoverable to students and staff to enhance learning, teaching and student experience
• Assist with the development of the library website to make sure it is accessible to all users and ensure all information is regularly updated
• Help co-ordinate projects relating to the digital services and the availability of library resources and services
• Lead on the development of projects aimed at
• Keep up to date on new and emerging technologies to ensure the digital services provided are in line with next generation e-resources
• Develop training materials in various formats to help efficient administration
• Collect and collate statistical information
• Run system changes when required and liaise with the suppliers and IT services to resolve any issues
• Ensure the needs of all students and staff are met by working closely with the Library staff and other academic departments
• Develop strong relations within colleagues through use of committees and working groups or as a source of advice and guidance
• Manage the library budget for own area of responsibility inline with the company procedures including financial regulations
• Keep up to date with health and safety around the premise and comply with the procedures on a daily basis

Skills & Experience required:

• Experience working within a high level administration role and administering library management systems
• Experience of working within higher education and awareness of the key challenges within the sector
• Degree level qualification or equivalent qualification or experience
• Able to supervise and manage staff effectively and able to resolve formal issues
• High level of organisation and able to prioritise work for critical deadlines
• Familiar with library service IT systems, who is able to troubleshoot and resolve technical IT issues
• Experience of API's and writing SQL queries
• Basic knowledge of TCP/IP Networking
• Ability to manage a small scale budget effectively
• Demonstrable knowledge of how to develop and support digital learning content and resources

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5pm and Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm. This will be a temporary role for 4 months with possibility to extend up to 12 months.

If you are interested in the Resources Librarian role and would like to apply, please send your CV to or alternatively, you can apply online.

Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency