Reading List Manager

Organisation
University of Southampton
Contact Email
pjcm@soton.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
Russell Group
FTE staff per library service
100 - 149
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
content and cataloguing
team leader
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year

Job Description

Summary

Reading List Manager supports the Library's delivery of an effective reading list service to academic staff and students. The role involves coordinating workflows for reviewing online reading lists, managing the acquisition of related resources, overseeing the scanning workflow, and handling complex queries related to the reading lists. The manager will also train library staff in the use of online reading lists and other relevant systems, gather and present data on reading list usage, and build relationships with relevant stakeholders. The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, strong IT skills, experience using an online reading list system, and exceptional attention to detail. They will also be able to manage their own time effectively, solve complex problems, and work well in a team.