Academic Librarian

The Library Service is looking for an Academic Librarian to play a key role within our Learning and Teaching team. You will develop and deliver teaching sessions for our students to aid them in improving their information and AI literacy skills in support of them getting the very best from their studies and time here at Cardiff Metropolitan University.

You'll contribute by:

- Developing and delivering innovative teaching sessions in all areas of information literacy and academic practice utilising Universal Design for Learning principles.
- Supporting student enquiries in person and online in a professional, timely and customer-focused manner.
- Contributing to the wider planning cycle to deliver the strategic objectives of the service.

What you'll bring:

You will have experience of working in a busy, vibrant Library environment, ideally within a HE environment. You will have good knowledge of education in HE and the current challenges therein. With excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively in person and in written format, you will be a key support for our students to gain the skills and knowledge they will need to succeed at Cardiff Met.

Additionally you'll:

- Hold a degree in Library, information science or management discipline, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Have excellent knowledge and experience of ICT in HE including Library Management Systems, discovery services and their development.

Benefits:

- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 years' service, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
- Excellent family friendly policies.
- Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.