The Teaching Collections team leads on the provision of all taught course resources, delivering our library reading list strategy through our reading list service, Reading Lists Online, including our institution-wide eTextbook Programme. Working closely with colleagues across the Collection Strategies Directorate, the Teaching Collections team also has strong links with our Engagement Team and Teaching and Learning and colleagues, as well as working with teaching staff throughout the University.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in the provision of online reading lists and acquisitions processes within an academic library, with experience of using online reading list software; however, applications from candidates without this experience are also encouraged. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, and a customer-focused approach to work. You will thrive on working with people and have excellent teamworking skills.

The University of Manchester Library is one of only five National Research Libraries and the third largest academic library in the UK. Our vast and rich collections (both print and increasingly digital) help us to deliver a world-class library and information service for the University of Manchester. While our primary objective is to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of University members, we are also fully committed to widening access to our services to individual researchers, local schools and others in the regional community.

The benefits

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
Hours & Place of Work Normal working hours are 31.5 hours per week. The Library operates within a and this role has been categorised as 'Hybrid', which requires regular campus-based work but offers the flexibility for some remote working. The role will include a mixture of on-campus and remote working with a requirement to work on campus two days per week. Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more .