Open Research Library Assistant

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Open Research Library Assistant

Salary from £33,558 to £38,541 pa with potential to progress to £41,404 pa inclusive of London allowance

This is a permanent appointment and is full time for 35 hours per week with hybrid working available.

The Library of LSE is a National Research Library, supporting the research and teaching of LSE as well as social science research beyond the School. The Library is heavily involved in delivering LSE’s new research strategy, Research for the World, including championing open research practices in the social sciences.

This post is based in Open Research Services and will work across the team to support Open Research. The post holder will work closely with the Open Research Librarian to develop and provide administrative support for open research via events, improved guidance materials, training for staff and students, and the School’s Open Research Working Group. Additionally, the post holder will support raising the School’s research visibility via LSE repositories.

Responsibilities:

1. Handle enquiries and communicate with researchers, conveying complex information clearly.
2. Exercise initiative within your own area of work and involve colleagues when necessary.
3. Develop knowledge of open research and stay up to date with a changing policy landscape.

This position will be subject to a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Any offer of employment made is conditional on receipt of a satisfactory DBS check.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description, and the person specification.

To apply for this post, please go to our website via the button below. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Rosie Higman, r.a.higman@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 8 September 2024 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.