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Information Manager (Content, Collections And Library Systems Support)
| Posting date: | 25 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £44,263 to £46,974 per year |
| Additional salary information: | UH8 £44,263pa to £46,974pa with potential to progress to £56,021pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2024 |
| Location: | Hatfield, Hertfordshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University of Hertfordshire |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 059655 |
Summary
Post Title: Information Manager (Content, Collections And Library Systems Support)
SBU/Department: Library and Computing Services
FTE: 1 fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH8 £44,263pa to £46,974pa with potential to progress to £56,021pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield with flexibility to work from home
As an Information Manager (Content, Collections and Library System Support) at the University of Hertfordshire, you will play a crucial role in support the full “knowledge lifecycle” of acquisition, organisation, storage, dissemination, discovery and use of library and learning resources, (such as print books and eBooks, ejournals etc) utilising recognised standards, and new and evolving technologies.
Working collaboratively with colleagues on the development, implementation and support of the library’s technical solutions and systems used for the management, delivery and retrieval of online information resources and their integration with other University services.
We envisage the successful candidate will have extensive theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of the concepts, principles and practice of library technical services with a desire / willingness to develop some further knowledge to maintain and support the main library systems (such as the Library Management, Access management, and Discovery Platform systems), under the support and guidance of the Library Technology Consultant (Systems Librarian)
Main duties and responsibilities
Your responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of high-quality, customer-focused services in acquisitions, cataloguing, classification, and metadata management. In addition, working closely with the Library Technology Consultant (Systems Librarian) you will administer, maintain, and support the main Library Information Systems.
You will contribute to developing effective policies and procedures, ensure service level agreements are fulfilled, and help set and maintain standards. Additionally, you will assist in the provision of training for library staff, adapting to the evolving needs of the Service.
Skills and experience required
You will have experience of working in an information / Library service at an appropriate level of responsibility, and proven expertise and experience in the discovery, delivery, application and use of information to meet academic and /or business requirements.
Qualifications required
A graduate with Postgraduate professional qualification in librarianship or information science or equivalent experience.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work, or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work, before an offer is made.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: David Peacock, Content & Collections Manager, d.m.peacock@herts.ac.uk / Stephen Graham, Library Technology Consultant s.graham4@herts.ac.uk
Closing Date: 22 August 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: 059655
Date advert placed: 25 July 2024
Our vision is to transform lives: At the University of Hertfordshire we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and building a diverse community. Towards that aim we particularly encourage applications from candidates likely to be underrepresented within Library and Computing Services. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people and women in grades UH7 and above.
We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
SBU/Department: Library and Computing Services
FTE: 1 fte (working 37 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Permanent
Salary: UH8 £44,263pa to £46,974pa with potential to progress to £56,021pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience
Annual Leave: 30 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year
Location: College Lane Campus, Hatfield with flexibility to work from home
As an Information Manager (Content, Collections and Library System Support) at the University of Hertfordshire, you will play a crucial role in support the full “knowledge lifecycle” of acquisition, organisation, storage, dissemination, discovery and use of library and learning resources, (such as print books and eBooks, ejournals etc) utilising recognised standards, and new and evolving technologies.
Working collaboratively with colleagues on the development, implementation and support of the library’s technical solutions and systems used for the management, delivery and retrieval of online information resources and their integration with other University services.
We envisage the successful candidate will have extensive theoretical, practical and procedural knowledge of the concepts, principles and practice of library technical services with a desire / willingness to develop some further knowledge to maintain and support the main library systems (such as the Library Management, Access management, and Discovery Platform systems), under the support and guidance of the Library Technology Consultant (Systems Librarian)
Main duties and responsibilities
Your responsibilities include supporting the development and implementation of high-quality, customer-focused services in acquisitions, cataloguing, classification, and metadata management. In addition, working closely with the Library Technology Consultant (Systems Librarian) you will administer, maintain, and support the main Library Information Systems.
You will contribute to developing effective policies and procedures, ensure service level agreements are fulfilled, and help set and maintain standards. Additionally, you will assist in the provision of training for library staff, adapting to the evolving needs of the Service.
Skills and experience required
You will have experience of working in an information / Library service at an appropriate level of responsibility, and proven expertise and experience in the discovery, delivery, application and use of information to meet academic and /or business requirements.
Qualifications required
A graduate with Postgraduate professional qualification in librarianship or information science or equivalent experience.
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification.
We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work, or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work, before an offer is made.
Contact Details/Informal Enquiries: David Peacock, Content & Collections Manager, d.m.peacock@herts.ac.uk / Stephen Graham, Library Technology Consultant s.graham4@herts.ac.uk
Closing Date: 22 August 2024
Interview Date: TBC
Reference Number: 059655
Date advert placed: 25 July 2024
Our vision is to transform lives: At the University of Hertfordshire we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and building a diverse community. Towards that aim we particularly encourage applications from candidates likely to be underrepresented within Library and Computing Services. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people and women in grades UH7 and above.
We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts
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