Assistant Librarian (Collections and Discovery)

Organisation
Robert Gordon University
Contact Email
library@rgu.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
University Alliance
FTE staff per library service
20 - 29
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
content and cataloguing
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
1 Year
Summary

This role, which sits within the Library's Collections & Discovery team, is responsible for cataloguing, classification, and resource management activities. These activities ensure the library’s resource collections are comprehensive, up-to-date, accurate, discoverable, and accessible. Duties include, but are not limited to, responsibility for the cataloguing and classification of library stock, managing print and electronic resources, supervising resource management activities, providing training to library staff, and leading cataloguing and resource management projects. The role also requires handling enquiries, undertaking reading list creation, and coordinating digitisation of chapters and articles. This role is a full-time, permanent position.