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adjunct Librarian:Job description:Job location:Cheshire, Warrington, Hybrid Contract Type: open ended Hours: Full time although part time (minimum 30 hours per week) will be considered. Hybrid working options will be considered with minimum number of days required on site per week typically at least 60%. Job location: Daresbury Laboratory, Warrington About Us The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is a world-leading multidisciplinary science organisation, and our goal is to deliver economic, societal, scientific and international benefits to the UK and its people and more broadly to the world. The STFC National Laboratories provide research facilities and capabilities that, because of their scale, operate as a national research resource. These facilities support leading edge science in biology, chemistry, physics, materials and engineering. Together, our scientist, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us About the function Following the recent refurbishment of the library at Daresbury an exciting opportunity has arisen for an adjunct Librarian to work as part of a team of librarians supporting the provision of library services at STFC. The function will be part of the library services team delivering library services across STFC and has staff located at both the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (RAL) in Oxfordshire and the Daresbury Laboratory (DL) in Cheshire. This post will be located at the Daresbury Laboratory. The purpose of the function is to deliver, promote and assist in the use of library services providing day-to-day support for library users at the Daresbury Laboratory. The prosperous candidate will be the first point of contact for library users, be responsible for maintaining the physical collection and promotion of library services. Additionally working with colleagues across both sites you will contribute to the delivery and development of the STFC library provision. About you We are seeking for a dedicated and motivated individual who can an demonstrate an excellent customer service ethos and be comfortable working both as part of a team and on your own. You will be able to effectively manage your own time and workload, have excellent communication and interpersonal expertise, and demonstrate the capability to develop and enhance the team's service to our library users. You will have an consciousness of and a keen interest in the delivery of library services and development of library collections management and consciousness of the developments in open science and how they impact on library services. Occasional travel which may require overnight stays to attend meetings and training events within the UK is a requirement of this function. To join us you will need: » practice of and interest in library work which may be demonstrated by: » a qualification in Library and Information Management, Library studies or related subject, OR Cilip professional registration, OR Previous work in a library or information service. » practice of working in a customer-facing function and delivering a user-centric service. » practice of working effectively within a small team and able to contribute towards a positive team dynamic within the wider group. » Able to communicate with staff at all levels within the organisation and form effective working relationships. » Able to work unsupervised under own initiative, organising and prioritising tasks as required. » Confident IT user in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and SharePoint » Excellent written communication expertise Benefits: Alongside an excellent working environment and comprehensive continued professional development, STFC offers a benefits package designed to provide an excellent work/life balance. This includes; » 30 days leave plus public holidays (pro rata) » Christmas Shutdown » An outstanding career average revalued earnings pension scheme » Flexible working hours » Employee shopping/travel discounts We are committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are invested in creating an environment that is welcoming and supportive of all, to help us achieve the highest possible standards in our work and organisation together. In this regard, we encourage applications from under-represented groups. We ask some of the biggest questions in the universe, to answer some of the biggest challenges in the world. Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown across every field you could think of. What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side? Join us and discover what's possible! To apply, please click on the ?Apply' button above Skills:
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