Digital Services Librarian
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
08/03/2019
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 31/03/2019 23:59
Salary:
£29,909 - £32,233 Annually
Employment Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
Further Information
Are you the dynamic, innovative and self-motivated Digital Services Librarian we are seeking to join our successful, forward thinking team at Stockton Library and Information Service? Do you have the drive to help us to take our service forward to meet the challenges of the 21st century?
Working in a high achieving and customer focused service you will lead and develop both the Bibliographical Services department and the Digital Team. You will be responsible for the delivery of cost effective acquisitions processes, including ordering using Electronic Data Interchange, importing and maintaining catalogue records, and you will work alongside the Reading Resources Librarian to ensure that library stock meets the requirements of the widely diverse communities across the borough.
You will be responsible for our digital services, including infrastructure, resources and digital content, and you will manage the team who provide support for the Library Management System, IT systems, web and social media presence and digital learning opportunities for members of the public and staff. Our newest spaces, the Innovation Station and Imagination Station, have allowed us to explore advancing technologies such as 3D printing, laser cutting and immersive projection. You will lead the Digital Team in developing, delivering and supporting the range of activities that these rooms have to offer.
Excellent ICT skills are essential, including experience of managing IT and Library Management systems. We are looking for someone who has substantial knowledge and experience of the public library or ICT environment and who is an experienced manager of both staff and budgets.
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the Personal Statement on the application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Emma Tennant, Libraries Development Officer, on 01642 526520.
The application form is available in alternative formats from Xentrall Recruitment Services, tel: 01642 526992 or email recruitment@xentrall.org.uk
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council ensures that all customers, both internal and external receive a consistently high quality level of service.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.