Research Librarian

1
B2
£30,452 per annum
Fixed Term
Fixed term for 12 months (maternity cover) with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Full Time
Starting at 30 days per annum, pro-rata

11th November 2018 at 23:55

Interviews are expected to take place on 20th November 2018

The Research Information Service is made up of information professionals and librarians within the Library’s Research Service. It supports the work of MPs, their staff, Library subject specialists and others across the House Service (especially Committee teams) by providing help to access and understand the Library’s resources.

The Research Librarian will work closely with colleagues in the Library Research Service to ensure the effective and efficient use of information tools and resources in the Research Service and amongst Library users more widely, taking account of changing user needs and developments in information management. As Research Librarian you will act as an advocate for the information needs of the Research team and provide training and 1:1 support to their professional colleagues. The postholder will also contribute to the front-line provision of enquiry and briefing paper services to MPs and their staff.

Some of the enquiry and analysis work that the postholder will undertake will require the use of in-house databases and information management tools. Full training will be provided in the use of these tools.

The Person

  • A track record of using own initiative to implement change within a team or service
  • Demonstrable ability to provide an outreach and liaison service, understand the needs of users and manage user expectations
  • Demonstrable ability to provide 1:1 training to professional staff

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 30 days pro rata

Civil Service Pension scheme

Interest-free season ticket loan

Child care voucher scheme

Discounted membership of the in-house gym

All applications must be submitted on a House of Commons application form

More information on the role and the full criteria can be found on the job description

This Vacancy is closed to applications.