Collections Development Librarian (Serials)

Job title:

Collections Development Librarian (Serials)

Company

Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Job description

The Collections Development Librarian (Serials) leads acquisition and management of RBG Kew’s print and electronic serial collections to meet the needs of staff, students, volunteers and external researchers. Managing the print and electronic serials element of the Library’s acquisition budget, the postholder will use data to help inform decision-making and ensure best value for money.This part-time, fixed term role provides an exciting opportunity to develop and deliver collection projects, including a strategic review of serial collection holdings and usage to advise on future storage requirements. The postholder will assist internal and external library users across sites and remotely with access to and use of hard copy and e-journal collections and scope improvements to the discoverability and accessibility of collections.Hours of workPart timePart-time hours per week18 hoursContract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract start dateProvisionally 2 January 2025Contract end date31 March 2027Salary£36,338 – £41,747 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band D] – pay review pendingDirectorateScienceLocationKew Gardens, Richmond, HybridClosing Date17/11/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 128.03kb)More detailsWith a qualification in library and/or information management, or equivalent experience, you will have experience of collection development and serials management including budget management for both print and electronic serials, ideally in an academic or research library environment. You will be confident supporting researchers with resource access, including through delivering user training programmes and/or enquiry services. In addition, you should have experience of collection project management including implementing or supervising projects and/or service improvements.It is essential that you are able to work collaboratively with colleagues, a wide range of researchers, other teams and stakeholders, and have excellent interpersonal skills and a diplomatic manner, to provide a high-quality service. With excellent verbal and written communication skills, you will be able to deliver training and presentations. You will have excellent organisational skills and demonstrate flexibility to manage multiple tasks and priorities.Interviews are due to take place week commencing 2 December.This role is based at Kew with the option of regular home working, subject to operational requirements.The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant science institute, UNESCO World Heritage Site, and major visitor attraction. Our mission is to understand and protect plants and fungi for the well-being of people and the future of all life on Earth.We are working to end the unprecedented extinction crisis and to help create a world where nature is protected, valued by all and managed sustainably. We will achieve these goals by drawing on our leading scientific research, unrivalled collections of plants and fungi, global network of partners, inspirational gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, and our 260 years of history.Join us on our journey as protectors of the world’s plants and fungi.The salary for this position is £36,338 – £41,747 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band D] – pay review pending.Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well as access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.If you are interested in this position, please submit your application through the online portal, by clicking “Apply for this job”.We are dedicated to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.No agencies please.

Expected salary

£36338 – 41747 per year

Location

Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London

Job date

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 05:43:10 GMT

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