Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job title:
Publishing & Open Access Librarian
Company
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Job description
We are seeking to recruit a Publishing & Open Access Librarian to oversee and promote Kew’s approach to open research, including managing open access funds and developing the repository service at Kew. You will additionally lead on the provision and management of e-resources, improving their accessibility and discoverability and leading associated projects in this area. The researcher-focussed services you provide will also include both the development and delivery of training sessions and guides for library users.Hours of workPart timePart-time hours per week18 hoursContract TypeFixed Term (FTA)Contract start date10 February 2025Contract end date31 March 2027Salary£38,100 – £43,751 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band D]DirectorateScienceLocationKew Gardens, Richmond, HybridClosing Date15/12/2024Documents(PDF, 1924.01kb)
(PDF, 121.78kb)More detailsWith a qualification in library and/or information management, or equivalent experience, you will additionally have experience of research information management systems/current research information systems. A clear awareness of the scholarly communications landscape, including serials publishing, e-resources access and open access will be essential along with a level of budget management experience.You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to deliver training and presentations and work collaboratively with researchers, other teams and stakeholders as required. With excellent IT skills, you will also have a strong attention to detail being able to provide accurate reports and statistics as required.Interviews are due to take place during week commencing 6 January.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 £38,100 – £43,751 per annum (pro rata), depending on skills and experience [Band D]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
£38100 – 43751 per year
Location
Kew, Greater London – Richmond, Greater London
Job date
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:04:11 GMT
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