Library Student Partner

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. The Library and Cultural Services provides digital and information literacy training both during teaching sessions embedded into the curriculum and via the open programme, which consists of workshops and online support that any student can engage with. This includes workshops and tutorials on finding information, referencing and evaluating information. Using your unique insight as students, you will work with the Library's Academic Engagement and Teaching Services team to co-create inclusive, engaging teaching resources and support that will enhance students' academic success. The postholder will also support communications activities within Library and Cultural Services on an ad hoc basis including assisting with events, social media, research and user feedback. Key tasks Use student insight and feedback to help shape the development of the information literacy programme, working with the Academic Engagement and Teaching Services team to create resources and support that our students will use for academic success. Tasks include:

• Evaluate and provide feedback for teaching materials and support resources.
• Assess the inclusivity and accessibility of teaching materials and resources.
• Contribute to the development of the Library's open programme of information literacy workshops.
• Provide insight to support the team in the creation of teaching resources.
• Participate in user experience (UX) Projects.
• Contribute to service improvement.
• Contribute to the collection and analysis of feedback and data to evaluate and improve teaching and support.
• Conduct competitor desk research.
• Create visual and written content for social media.
• Support with event organisation.
• Provide feedback on key Library and Cultural services.
• Assist in the delivery of in-person and online teaching sessions.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures for Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and GDPR.
• Share in Library & Cultural Services' culture and ways of working.
• Be part of a team of staff that provides support as required, working flexibly according to the needs of the service.
• Any other reasonable duties may be allocated from time to time that are commensurate with the expectations of the role., Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
  
  By working with the Academic Engagement and Teaching Services team you will gain experience of working in a professional office environment, develop interpersonal, communication, digital and analytical skills which align with the following Manchester Met Graduate Attributes; Digital, Connected, Interpersonal and Autonomous.
Person Specification This role is only open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students from the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and Business and Law at Manchester Met during the 2026/2027 academic year. Applications from students belonging to minority ethnic groups are particularly welcome. Skills and abilities
• Strong commitment to an excellent student experience.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills including managing your own calendar and prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
• An active interest in social media and events.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships.
• Enthusiastic about sharing positive learnings and experience with other Manchester Met students.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a wider team, asking for help and support when needed.
• Flexibility, punctuality and reliability.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience of using IT and digital technology (including Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Planner), library resources and social media.
Special requirements
• A commitment to participate in training and development.
• A commitment to equality and diversity policies and objectives.