The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK. Our vast and rich collections (both print and increasingly digital) help us to deliver a world-class library and information service for the University of Manchester. While our primary objective is to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of University members, we are also fully committed to widening access to our services to individual researchers, local schools and others in the regional community.
The Teaching Collections team leads on the provision of all taught course resources, delivering our library reading list strategy through our reading list service, Reading Lists Online, including our institution-wide eTextbook Programme. Working closely with colleagues across the Collection Strategies Directorate, the Teaching Collections team also has strong links with our Engagement Team and Teaching and Learning and colleagues, as well as working with teaching staff throughout the University.
You will be joining a friendly, high-performing team committed to delivering the Library’s Reading List Strategy. You will support the Teaching Collections Team Leader and will be expected to contribute to all reading list support activities as required, including: creating and editing reading lists in the Library’s reading list system, checking holdings data on the Library management system, supporting the administration of the eTextbook Programme, and effectively implementing the Library Purchasing Policy through purchasing reading list items.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in the provision of online reading lists and acquisitions processes within an academic library, with experience of using online reading list software; however, applications from candidates without this experience are also encouraged. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, and a customer-focused approach to work. You will thrive on working with people and have excellent teamworking skills.
The benefits
Hours & Place of Work
Normal working hours are 31.5 hours per week. The Library operates within a hybrid working framework and this role has been categorised as ‘Hybrid’, which requires regular campus-based work but offers the flexibility for some remote working. The role will include a mixture of on-campus and remote working with a requirement to work on campus two days per week.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from people who have Black, Asian or Ethnic minority heritage or backgrounds, who are currently under-represented at this level. All appointments will be made on merit.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria. You should demonstrate how you meet each of the criteria required in the person specification by giving specific examples in the “additional information” section of the online application form.
We welcome enquiries about the vacancy and encourage you to get in touch if you would like an informal chat about the role.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Hattie Griffiths
Email: hattie.griffiths@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
