Job summary
Previous Applicants need not apply
As the Librarian you will
provide professional support and
assistance to the Knowledge & Library
Service Manager in the delivery of a full range of library services, with
particular responsibility for the operational day-to-day running of the
service.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will
support the Knowledge & Library Service Manager in the delivery of Knowledge
& Library Services by:
Managing the operational
running of the library service, including overall management of day-to-day
library enquiries, literature/evidence searches, Inter library loans, cataloguing,
management of access to e-resources.
Ensuring
that staff have access to the electronic library resources, when & where
needed.
Promoting
the use of library resources throughout the Trust.
Developing
systems and services to manage and deliver electronic resources, taking a
proactive approach to exploring and using the latest technology.
Delivering information skills training sessions to
ensure staff make effective use of electronic resources to support evidence-based
practice.
Working with the Knowledge &: Library Service
Manager to continually improve delivery of the Library Service to all Trust
staff and students including collecting usage statistics and impact case
studies.
About us
Our organisation is driven by our strategic
objectives and organisational values and we look for people who are strongly
aligned with them.
Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.
P- Person-centred not only in respect to our
patients but our leaders follow a person centred approach to staff members
allowing empowerment and well-being throughout our service.
E- Encouraging innovation allows all our staff to be
creative, you will be joining a team that can help you achieve your goals
whilst providing high standards of individualised care
O- Open - We are part of an NHS organisation who
wants to be open and honest with our patients and also our staff members.
P- Professionalism in nursing / Healthcare requires
a Healthcare Worker to adopt a holistic
and optimistic (yet still pragmatic) view on any situation, and always aim to
help others above all else
L- Location - Our bases are in the heart of the
community we serve allowing a greater understanding of the health inequalities
our residents face
E- Efficient and tight knit our teams work well
together we have a productive atmosphere which creates a positive working
environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Promote
and market the Library Service throughout the Trust to ensure staff and
students are aware of the service.
Provide
an enquiry service for Trust staff and students.
Be responsible for
developing a robust web presence and for maintaining library pages on the
corporate intranet, including library blog & Twitter presence.
Produce
and deliver a range of library training courses to promote use of Library
resources through a variety of means such as e-learning, virtual classroom,
YouTube etc.
Advise,
maintain and develop systems to support Knowledge Management through access to
key documents & resources including case studies, best practice models,
statistics and how to guides
Raise the
profile of the Library and Knowledge Service through a range of mechanisms
including Corporate and Library Inductions, meetings, group briefings and other
opportunities that are presented.
Design and
produce a range of publicity materials promoting Knowledge & Library Services,
events & resources.
Communicate
with library colleagues locally, throughout the Northwest and nationally to
share knowledge & expertise and widen access to resources and training.
Work closely
with the Knowledge & Library Service Manager to provide seamless and
equitable access to services for all Trust staff packaging resources to suit
staff groups as required.
Represent the Knowledge & Library Service at appropriate meetings within the organisation
and across the LIHNN network.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Communication
Promote
and market the Library Service throughout the Trust to ensure staff and
students are aware of the service.
Provide
an enquiry service for Trust staff and students.
Be responsible for
developing a robust web presence and for maintaining library pages on the
corporate intranet, including library blog & Twitter presence.
Produce
and deliver a range of library training courses to promote use of Library
resources through a variety of means such as e-learning, virtual classroom,
YouTube etc.
Advise,
maintain and develop systems to support Knowledge Management through access to
key documents & resources including case studies, best practice models,
statistics and how to guides
Raise the
profile of the Library and Knowledge Service through a range of mechanisms
including Corporate and Library Inductions, meetings, group briefings and other
opportunities that are presented.
Design and
produce a range of publicity materials promoting Knowledge & Library Services,
events & resources.
Communicate
with library colleagues locally, throughout the Northwest and nationally to
share knowledge & expertise and widen access to resources and training.
Work closely
with the Knowledge & Library Service Manager to provide seamless and
equitable access to services for all Trust staff packaging resources to suit
staff groups as required.
Represent the Knowledge & Library Service at appropriate meetings within the organisation
and across the LIHNN network.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in a health library or information environment
- Experience of acquiring, searching and appraising health information sources
- Previous experience of delivering training and presentations
- Experience of managing electronic library and information systems
- Experience of generating statistical reports and analysis
Desirable
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Copyright Law
- Experience of training health professionals in information skills
- Website and E-learning programme development
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in library or information science or equivalent experience with extensive practical knowledge of libraries
Desirable
- Chartered membership of CILIP or working towards
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- IT literacy skills:
- - ability to create and manage databases,
- - web skills,
- - ability to use and develop library management software,
- - ability to search and retrieve information from health and social care databases,
- - Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to appraise information sources and identify relevant material to support evidence-based practice amongst Trust Staff
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines imposed by others
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Significant demonstrable experience of working in a health library or information environment
- Experience of acquiring, searching and appraising health information sources
- Previous experience of delivering training and presentations
- Experience of managing electronic library and information systems
- Experience of generating statistical reports and analysis
Desirable
- Knowledge of Data Protection and Copyright Law
- Experience of training health professionals in information skills
- Website and E-learning programme development
Job Specific Requirements
Essential
- The ability to work flexibly in accordance with service needs
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in library or information science or equivalent experience with extensive practical knowledge of libraries
Desirable
- Chartered membership of CILIP or working towards
Skills & Attributes
Essential
- IT literacy skills:
- - ability to create and manage databases,
- - web skills,
- - ability to use and develop library management software,
- - ability to search and retrieve information from health and social care databases,
- - Microsoft Office packages
- Ability to appraise information sources and identify relevant material to support evidence-based practice amongst Trust Staff
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work to deadlines imposed by others
