Job Title: Information Specialist (Systematic Review)
Location: Lancaster
Salary: £38,205 to £44,263 per year
Job type: This is a full-time – permanent, position
Closing Date: Sunday 04th February 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 20th February 2024
Our library vision, The Library Towards 2025, sets out our ambitions to be a library that is connected, that goes beyond providing just a service and building, and works in partnership with all Lancaster University communities. Central to this vision is the work of the Library Teaching and Engagement team, who are the interface between the faculties, departments and the library, and who engage with the wider community, developing partnerships with local schools, colleges and community groups.
The Role:
We are excited to be recruiting for an Information Specialist (Systematic Review) post to join the Library Teaching and Engagement team developing and managing the Library’s Systematic Review offer. As the Information Specialist (Systematic Reviews) you will:
- Provide training, guidance and support for systematic literature searching for staff, researchers and PhD students (including distance learners) through one-to-ones; library training, drop-ins, online channels and the Library’s enquiry service
- Develop and maintain the Library’s Systematic Review guidance
- Work as part of, or in partnership with research teams to produce high quality systematic reviews and evidence syntheses
- Contribute to developing a Systematic Review Community of Practice across Lancaster University and externally
Candidate Requirements:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual with a minimum of two years’ experience of designing, supporting and undertaking systematic literature searching to address complex topics. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with others; be experienced in designing and delivering training (including for distance learning students), have a strong aptitude for the use of technology and experience of service development.
Extra Information:
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place where we can all be ourselves. We welcome applications from people in all diversity groups for this full-time, permanent post.
We offer family-friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. Consideration will be given to job share applications. There is flexibility to work some of your time remotely, with the exact proportion of remote working to be determined in discussion with the line manager and in accordance with university guidelines.
Please upload a cover letter with your application. In your cover letter, please include your rationale and interest in applying for this post, and examples of your commitment to the ongoing development of skills and experience.
For each of the supporting statements in the application form, please include examples to show your experience and/ or skills in that area.
Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form.
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Academic Information Specialist, Literature Specialist, University Literature Specialist, Library Information Specialist, may also be considered for this role.
