Teaching & Engagement Librarian (1923)
Teaching & Engagement Librarian
Teaching and Engagement Librarian
Full Time – Permanent – High Wycombe
Salary - £33,951 - £37,694
Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.
Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do. We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission.
We’re looking for a student-focussed Teaching and Engagement Librarian who will inspire and empower students to succeed in their studies and beyond. As part of the wider Library Teaching and Engagement Team you will work closely with library and academic colleagues to embed information and digital literacy into programmes, design innovative learning activities and ensure students develop the critical information and digital skills needed to thrive. As a member of the team you will play an active role in planning and delivering services and supporting cross-institutional projects that enhance teaching and leaning.
What we offer:
- a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)
- Hybrid working (dependent on business needs)
- training & development support opportunities
- contributory pension scheme
- discounted gym membership for our on-site gym
- a range of staff discounts with major retailers.
Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
Please click here for our behavioural based interview question bank.
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If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.
For further information about this role please contact Lis Kelly, Head of Library Teaching and Engagement: elizabethann.kelly@bnu.ac.uk.
All applications are to be made in full and online.
BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace and aim to continue building an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’s workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.
Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that would enable you to perform to the best of your abilities in your role. Please reach out to elizabethann.kelly@bnu.ac.uk, if you have any specific needs or if you would like more information on how we can support you
We ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.
Closing Date: 23rd January 2026
Interview Date: week beginning 9th February 2026
If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process.
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
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Job Title: Teaching and Engagement Librarian
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Faculty/Directorate: Library and Archives
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Grade: F |
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Location: High Wycombe
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Hours: 37 |
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Responsible to: Head of Library Teaching and Engagement
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Responsible for: n/a
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Job Purpose: You will work collaboratively with colleagues to design and deliver engaging and impactful information and digital literacy programmes to all members of the University making a direct contribution to student and staff success. As Teaching and Engagement Librarian you will be a key point of liaison ensuring communication between the directorate and colleges and representing Library and Archives at college and programme meetings. You will work collaboratively across the directorate taking a user centred approach on projects and working groups. You will also work with teams across BNU to design and deliver outreach activities that promote Library and Archives across the institution and our external stakeholders. At all times you will practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves. |
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Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:
- To plan and deliver engaging and accessible library induction, information and digital literacy teaching to all levels of the BNU community. This will include face-to-face, blended and distance learning and the production of asynchronous learning materials.
- To support all library users in their use of the Library’s resources, spaces and services including managing complex subject enquiries.
- Consult with the academic community to share a mutual understanding of strategic and operational priorities and engage in effective liaison to support current teaching, research and learning activities including supporting quality assurance processes.
- Ensure that Library and Archives are recognised and have a high profile beyond the physical spaces by leading engagement and outreach activities using a range of communication channels.
- Develop methods to understand the needs of customers to inform decision making, budget setting and planning strategic priorities for the directorate.
- Prepare reports, gathering, collating, and analysing information to provide feedback from formal or informal mechanisms e.g. NSS, committee meetings etc.
- Prepare, implement, and monitor action plans in collaboration with colleagues across the University and agreed with line manager.
- Assist the Library and Archives Management team to implement changes in policy of practice including proactive advocacy with colleges e.g. reading list guidance.
- Work with the Content and Digital Environment team to carry out regular reviews of content and subscriptions in line with current teaching and learning needs.
- Contribute to the library’s evening and weekend staffing rota.
- Whilst based at one campus the post holder will be expected to work regularly at our other campuses as needed.
- Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practices.
- Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.
- Supervisory duties including motivating and supporting team members, giving direction and feedback and ensuring adequate staffing cover.
PERSON SPECIFICATION – Essential Criteria Only
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Relevant degree (e.g. librarianship, information management, teaching) or significant relevant experience |
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Evidence of continuing professional development relevant to the post |
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Knowledge & Experience |
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Delivering an excellent customer experience |
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Experience working in a library including effective management of enquiries |
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Demonstrate a commitment to continuous development and improvement of services, collections and resources and an understanding of how to assess the impact of these improvements |
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Knowledge of the current trends in UK HE libraries including new and emerging technologies |
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Practical experience planning and delivering effective information literacy skills teaching and learning sessions |
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Experience in literature searching using a range of appropriate resources and to be able to support others in their use |
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Experience of actively working as part of a team to deliver a shared objective, project, or task |
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Skills |
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Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools |
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Ability to plan, organise and prioritise own workload and work effectively under pressure to required deadlines |
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Ability to exercise initiative and solve problems |
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Ability to collate and analyse qualitative and quantitative data from a range of sources to identify trends and inform date driven decision making |
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Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to present complex information and concepts to a range of different audiences |
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Evening and weekend working on a rota basis based on service need |
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Ability to travel to all sites as required |
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Behavioural INDICATORS
The BNU Behaviours Framework (BBF) is a framework for all University staff that sets out the key behaviours that exemplify the DRIVE values and ethos of the University. The nine categories provide a clear steer on behavioural expectations that will help support a step change in the performance and culture of the University. The three key behavioural indicators for this post are as follows:
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Delivering excellent service Providing the best quality service to external and internal customers/students/stakeholders. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up customer service standards.
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Engaging with the wider context Enhancing your contribution to the University through an understanding of University values, its students, customers and stakeholders.
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Developing self and others Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
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