Faculty Librarian

Faculty Librarian

Library
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full time, indefinite)
Closing Date: Friday 28 August 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 08 September 2026
Reference: 0563-26
Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University

Our library vision, The Library Towards 2025, sets out our ambition 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.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Library Teaching and Engagement team within Academic Services. You will provide liaison and support for the Faculty of Science and Technology and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences. You will contribute to:

o Establishing and developing partnerships with academic colleagues;

o Improving the learning, teaching and research experience taking responsibility for information literacy teaching;

o Developing Library collections and resources;

o Supporting users to access and use resources;

o Successfully delivering on projects for both the team and wider Library

You will be a confident communicator with proven experience of building relationships with academic colleagues and students.

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 indefinite post working 1 FTE.

We offer family-friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. 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.

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be addressed to Louise Speakman, Head of Library Engagement at .


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