Journals and E-Resources Librarian

The Royal College of Art is seeking a collaborative and organised Journals & E-Resources Librarian to join its Library team within the Education and Student Success Directorate.

Working as part of the Collections & Systems strand, you will manage the Library’s print journals and electronic resources, ensuring effective access to high-quality scholarly content that supports teaching, research and creative practice across the College’s three campuses.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage print journal and e-resource subscriptions, licences and renewals
• Maintain access to e-journals, databases and online platforms
• Monitor usage data and present statistics to support decision making
• Manage journals and e-resources budgets and expenditure
• Liaise with suppliers and sector partners, including Jisc
• Promote Library resources through guides, training and communications
• Contribute to enquiry services and collaborative Library projects

The role is primarily campus based, with occasional agreed home working. Evening and Saturday shifts are required on a rota basis.

About You

You will have:

• A professional qualification in Library or Information Science
• Experience managing journals and e-resources in an academic or specialist library
• Experience managing budgets and analysing usage data
• Knowledge of e-resource access and academic publishing developments
• Excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills

An interest in contemporary art, design and culture is desirable.

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