SOAS, University of London Hiring for Librarian (Africa and African Languages) Job at Camden Town, England Full Time

Salary: £30,732.50 – £36,925.50 per annum pro rata (Including London Allowance)

Location: Bloomsbury, London (Successful candidate must be based in the UK). This is a campus-based role.

Contract type: Interim: 6 months, immediate start. Secondments will be considered.

Hours: 35 hours per week – please note this post requires the ability to work flexibly including evenings and weekends

Department: Library, Learning, Research and Enterprise

About the Department

SOAS Library attracts scholars from around the world and has holdings of 1.3 million volumes including an impressive number of print subscriptions in Western and vernacular languages. The Library Access and Discovery team is part of the Library, Learning, Research and Enterprise Directorate. Its role includes providing seamless access to and discovery of SOAS’ unique collections to enable learning, teaching and research.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced librarian for this varied role in our team of specialist subject and regional librarians. You will support research, teaching and learning and the full collection management lifecycle.

About you

You will need to demonstrate:

• Collection management and acquisitions experience
• Experience in designing and delivering information instruction
• A background in African Studies or equivalent knowledge including understanding of the information needs relating to this subject area

You can find further information in the Job Description and Person Specification

About us

We are SOAS University of London; the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the near and Middle East.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete the unbiased application form, please note you will not be able to upload a CV.

Closing date: Thursday 21st October 2021

Completed applications must be received by 23:59 on the closing date of to be considered.

Interviews to be held: week commencing: w/c 1st November 2021

Further information

For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact David Pearson ([email protected]). If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact [email protected]

‘Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006’

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‘We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.’