Library Co-ordinator

The post provides an exciting and challenging opportunity for a pro-active and innovative person to act as the Library Co-ordinator covering Aberystwyth and Cardigan Campuses. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate commitment, accuracy, efficiency and flexibility in carrying out the role and ensure services of the highest possible standards are delivered within the library.

Placing the learner at the centre of all that libraries provide, the post holder will work to offer a comprehensive, inclusive and efficient library services for all users at our Ceredigion campuses. They will also work in collaboration with other Campus Librarians, the College Librarian and Library Services Manager to provide a future facing library service.

The role is very varied and will include; coordinate the purchase, provision, maintenance and promotion of learning materials and IT applications, delivering skills sessions to library users both in classroom, on-line and on a one-to-one basis, the supervision of learners who are working in the library, the provision of an enquiry service to include the use of electronic information sources along with other library related tasks.

There are Libraries located at six of the college’s seven campuses offering a wide variety of both physical and electronic resources. It is vital that library staff offer a knowledgeable service to all learners and staff in a welcoming, bilingual, effective and vibrant environment. In this context, the value placed on excellent customer care, communication and support must not be underestimated.

Aberystwyth and Cardigan campuses deliver a range of full time and part time courses in a broad range of subject areas. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required along with an eye for detail and meticulous administrative skills. The Library Co-ordinator will be expected to be responsible for all aspects of the local management of the campus Library at Aberystwyth and Cardigan and to provide an efficient service for all staff and learners.

This will include: Gaining a thorough understanding of the needs of students and staff in curriculum areas at Aberystwyth and Cardigan campuses in order to advise on collections and learning resources. Selection, ordering and cataloguing collections of books and journals (both paper and electronic). Managing a cost centre budget in relation to your allocated campuses and subject areas.

Effectively manage learner behavior within the library to provide an environment conducive to study and consistent with other College libraries Provision of education and guidance for library users to include delivering skills sessions to students and staff on-line, in classroom settings and on a one-to-one basis. Be an advocate for the library being proactive and having ownership in the management of all queries relating to library services, demonstrating an ability to respond effectively to the unexpected.

To liaise with academic staff in order to promote and develop the services provided by the college libraries. Promotion of electronic and printed learning materials for the full range of users within the library in classrooms and by using the library social media channels. Ability to work to tight deadlines with eye for detail and meticulous administrative skills.

Maintenance of accurate data records through Heritage Library Management System. The post holder will, on occasion, be required to attend other College sites for staff development. Delivery and participation in internal and external training and meetings relevant to post. Maintain relevant Health and Safety documents for the campus library Working at other campus libraries as and when required.

Welsh Language Requirements: Welsh Oracy (Listening/Speaking)

• Level 2 Essential Welsh Literacy (Writing/Reading)
• Level 2 Essential (See detailed language descriptions here ) Persons are welcome to apply for posts in Welsh and applications made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. You will receive 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays and five closure days which totals at 41 days holiday per year. You also receive an additional 4 days after 5 years service. Extremely generous pension scheme with employer contributions of 20%. Award-winning professional learning and development programme. Cycle to work scheme Free on-site car parking Online and instore retail discounts