Trust Librarian
Based in Clent
Salary Range: £39,125 - £44,272 per annum
(Starting salary will be subject to relevant experience and qualifications)
This post will be based onsite at the George Adams Research Centre in Clent, with a requirement for regular travel to Trust sites around the UK
Ruskin Mill Trust is seeking a dynamic and visionary Librarian to lead the development, digitisation and enrichment of our libraries and archives across multiple sites with the Trust.
Rooted in our unique educational approach, the post holder will ensure that our library spaces and systems reflect the Trust’s commitment to research-led practice, practitioner-led research, therapeutic education, and cultural engagement. You will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across education, research, and therapy to ensure the library serves as a vibrant hub for interdisciplinary learning and cultural enrichment.
Trust Librarian will be expected to:
- Ensure all library spaces are welcoming, well-organised, and conducive to learning and reflection
- Implement and maintain robust library systems for cataloguing, borrowing, and resource tracking
- Work closely with Ruskin Mill Centre of Practice, postgraduate programmes, and research staff to curate and approve new acquisitions
- Organise and host literary events including book launches, author talks, reading groups and book reviews.
- Promote staff engagement with library resources through creative programming and outreach
- Encourage and support staff development in library-related skills, digital literacy, and research methodologies
- Stay abreast of emerging trends in library science, digital archiving, and educational technologies, integrating innovations into Trust practices
To undertake this role, you should have a strong understanding of library systems, metadata standards and digital preservation and, hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Library/Archiving (MLS) accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), or a willingness to gain such qualification.
