Library Data Officer

Organisation
Birmingham City University
Contact Email
nikita.haribhakta@bcu.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
University Alliance
FTE staff per library service
100 - 149
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
systems
Last uploaded
21/08/2026
Last reviewed
1 Year

Job Description

Summary

The Library Data Officer will work with the Library and Learning Resources service and other stakeholders within the university community. The role includes developing a data-informed approach to meet library operations and user needs. Responsibilities include investigating information sources, streamlining library data sources, applying analytical techniques, producing analytical reports, managing data access, security and retrievability, and leading on projects involving library data. The officer will also work on developing data literacy within the library workforce, maintaining knowledge in their field, and contributing towards service development. Applicants should have a good educational background, experience with data analytics, excellent communication skills, a proactive and positive attitude, and the ability to work independently and in a team. Desirable qualifications include knowledge of metrics in higher education libraries, project management experience, and experience in teaching or learning.