Graduate Library Trainee
| Posting date: | 23 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £22,770 to £23,070 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 June 2024 |
| Location: | Guardbridge, St. Andrews |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of St Andrews |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | CG1533DK |
Summary
The Libraries & Museums Unit is delighted to offer an opportunity for a recent graduate to gain relevant practical experience within an Academic Library setting and explore this sector as a potential career choice. The successful candidate will take part in a programme of activities, working across all teams, giving them an insight into the range of work available. These will include:
User Engagement activities, including Reading Lists, the creation of online education materials and preparation for Orientation Week
Print and digital Acquisitions and Inter-Library Loan
Collection management and Metadata practices, working on a specified donation or project for both Library and University Collections
Supporting Open Research initiatives
As part of the programme, trainees can participate in the development opportunities offered to all Libraries & Museums staff and will also visit other Libraries in different sectors to gain an understanding of the broader library and information sector.
Applicants should be well-motivated team players, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the importance of customer service are essential. Intensive training on key systems and procedures will be provided.
This is a full-time fixed-term post until 31st July 2025, with the successful candidate working 36.25 hours per week.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
Financial contribution to relocation (where applicable)
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
This post will be split between the Main Library and the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Sharon Nangle, email: sn45@st-andrews.ac.uk
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 24 June 2024 Interview Date: 22 July 2024
Please quote ref: CG1533DK
Libraries & Museums
Salary: £ 22,770 - £23,070 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed-Term: until 31st July 2025
User Engagement activities, including Reading Lists, the creation of online education materials and preparation for Orientation Week
Print and digital Acquisitions and Inter-Library Loan
Collection management and Metadata practices, working on a specified donation or project for both Library and University Collections
Supporting Open Research initiatives
As part of the programme, trainees can participate in the development opportunities offered to all Libraries & Museums staff and will also visit other Libraries in different sectors to gain an understanding of the broader library and information sector.
Applicants should be well-motivated team players, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the importance of customer service are essential. Intensive training on key systems and procedures will be provided.
This is a full-time fixed-term post until 31st July 2025, with the successful candidate working 36.25 hours per week.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
Financial contribution to relocation (where applicable)
Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
This post will be split between the Main Library and the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Sharon Nangle, email: sn45@st-andrews.ac.uk
Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on hrimmigration@st-andrews.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 24 June 2024 Interview Date: 22 July 2024
Please quote ref: CG1533DK
Libraries & Museums
Salary: £ 22,770 - £23,070 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
Fixed-Term: until 31st July 2025