Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Hiring for Library Officer (Subscription and Publications) at Liverpool Full Time

The successful applicant will be responsible for managing subscriptions, copyright clearance, publication processing charges and supporting physical collections. You will provide flexible support across the team which may include some general library activities such as occasional desk and evening duties.

Key responsibilities are (but not limited to):

• Manage the subscription processes and budget for all electronic resources
• Undertake analysis of statistical data and produce reports
• Ensure effective quality and continuous improvement of e-resource acquisition processes
• Participation in library collection reviews
• Develop and organise stock movement and reorganisation in line with strategic plans
• Responsible for work processes and writing of procedures to support reading list management
• Responsible for the efficient management of reading lists & the ordering of copyright-cleared material for VLE
• Advise on compliance with the copyright, the CLA Licence and Second Extract Permissions Service

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as an integral and flexible member of a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team. You will possess excellent organisational and time management skills, with meticulous attention to detail. Ideally, we are seeking a candidate that can demonstrate on their CV and application a combination of the below:

• Educated to Degree Level or equivalent
• Experience of library and information work.
• Knowledge of Subscription processes
• Experience of publisher “model” licences
• Experience of CLA Reporting/DCS/Compliance
• Ability to write user friendly procedures and guidelines
• Experience of organising physical collections (desirable)

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)

Informal enquiries can be made to: [email protected](link sends e-mail)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government backed “cycle to work” scheme.
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Closing Date: 24th April 2022 at 10.00 am

Application Process:

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working; and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies