Research & Scholarly Communications Librarian Sunderland, North East England, England
Job description
You will lead and manage relationships with appropriate Faculty research Representatives
to enable repository interactions and provide guidance and advocacy in relation to scholarly
communications.
Working collaboratively with the Research Support Office within the Enterprise and
Innovation Directorate to support the objectives of the Research and Knowledge Exchange
Plan.
Based in University Library Services you will develop and provide guidance on open access
publication, research data management, bibliometric services, and researchers’ skills
development.
Key Responsibilities
and Accountabilities:
- Develop the repository system through liaison with external suppliers and internal
- Ensure an effective workflow is in place to provide a record of university research
outputs, including recording of evidence to support impact, patents, and practice-based
outputs.
- To liaise and work with the Research Support and Repository Coordinator to process
and disseminate the University research outputs through the Institutional Repository
(SURE).
- Liaise with colleagues across the institution as an advocate for effective scholarly
communications and instill best practices across academic departments, Faculties and
other relevant professional services.
- Liaise and work with Library teams including the Academic Liaison Team to support the
- Manage compliance with requirements of external funding bodies, Research Excellence
Framework (REF) and Knowledge Exchange Framework (KEF), including open access
publishing and effective management of research data.
- Represent Library Services on the University’s Research Governance, Integrity and
Ethics Group, contributing to the development of institutional policy in relation to
research information management and scholarly communications.
- Interpret publisher copyright licensing agreements to ensure opportunities for open
requirements.
- Develop guidance and provide specialist support to University staff on effective research
data management, scholarly publishing and bibliometrics.
- Work collaboratively with the Research Support Office to design and deliver effective
development programme to ensure researchers develop appropriate knowledge and
skills throughout the research lifecycle.
- Collaborate effectively and proactively with the central Research Support Office to
- Monitor sector trends and national policy in scholarly communications and undertake
- Engage with external stakeholders and represent the University at appropriate sector
- Represent University Library Services at appropriate internal and sector-wide working
- Ensure developments are regularly disseminated across the institution through
Exchange SharePoint and collaborate in the production of regular communications e.g.
regular research newsletters and briefings to the Research and Knowledge Plan to
Research and Innovation Group.
Special
Circumstances:
A flexible approach to work depending on service needs, including attendance at
Open Days and relevant events, some local and national travel which may require
early starts and/or late finishes and/or overnight stays.
Regular evening working and occasional weekend working on a shared rota basis
as required.
You will be required to work on campus and from home in line with service needs
and the University Agile Working Policy.
University of Sunderland
Role Profile
Part 2
Part 2A: Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential
Qualifications and Professional Memberships:
- Educated to degree level, or equivalent qualifications or experience.
Experience:
• Experience working in a similar role(s) in a Higher Education context.
- Demonstrable experience in scheduling and managing complex information and
projects including the flexibility to amend and adapt plans.
- Evidenced experience of supporting the academic community and providing
evidence.
- Experience of working with an Institutional Repository.
Key Knowledge and Expertise:
• Excellent interpersonal skills including: the ability to work collaboratively and
supportively with colleagues, the confidence to work directly with senior staff of
the University and to provide advice and guidance to all levels of staff.
- Self-motivated and the ability to work without direct supervision and with a
- The ability to curate, analyse and evaluate written and numerical evidence.
- Proven knowledge and experience of quality assurance processes within Higher
- Working knowledge and understanding of the Research Excellence Framework
- An understanding of or capacity to develop knowledge/understanding of the role
and requirements of research data management.
Desirable
Qualifications and Professional Memberships:
• Degree or post-graduate qualification in a Librarianship or related subject area.
- Teaching and Learning qualification or equivalent.
- Associate membership of an appropriate professional body, e.g. HEA
Experience:
• Experience of working with E Prints software.
Part 2B: Key Competencies
Competencies are
assessed at the
interview/selection
testing stage
Communication, (Oral and Written)
Oral Communication
Routinely will be required to communicate more complex, specialist or conceptual
information clearly and persuasively, presenting compelling arguments to influence
and/or negotiate satisfactory outcomes. Delivery methods are chosen to suit the
audience needs and understanding and meaning is not compromised.
Written and electronic communication
Routinely required to understand, use and interpret technical/specialist terms
commonly in use in own area of work and explain complicated non-routine
matters/policies/procedures clearly through a range of appropriate methods and
with consideration to the audience.
Occasionally, will be required to explain complicated matters simply, tailor delivery
methods/media to suit the audience’s needs and ensure understanding. Uses
appropriate styles and arguments to influence and negotiate satisfactory outcomes.
Knowledge & Experience
Applies a depth or breadth of experience and is able to demonstrate full working
knowledge and proficiency in own area of expertise. Acts as a point of reference to
others. Reflects on practice and engages in continuous professional development.
Service Delivery
Adapts services and systems to meet customers’ needs and identifies ways of
improving standards. Learns from complaints and takes action to resolve
them. Collates feedback and views from customers and keeps up to date with
market trends to inform service development and make changes. Actively
promotes services.
Planning & Organising
Manages time and resources effectively; routinely monitoring and reviewing
progress to ensure effective working of self and others.
Ensures work is completed to expected standards, timeframes and budgets and in
line with personal/team/service area objectives.
Decision Making Processes & Outcomes
Independently makes decisions that have a limited impact such as on immediate
team/work area but may endure for some time. Considers the wider impact of
decisions and assesses outcomes.
Makes strategic or operational decisions collaboratively as part of a team or
committee, which have potential to impact on several areas or affect the broad
working practices of the organisation for some time. Ensures that options are
weighed and outcomes considered.
Provides detailed information and advice that influences business plans and
longer-term planning, having anticipated and highlighted the issues that need to be
taken into account.
Analysis & Research
Designs and uses data gathering and analytical methods appropriate for each
investigation.
Recognises and accurately interprets patterns and trends. Understands when
additional data is required and identifies appropriate sources. Produces reports that
identify key issues and findings.
Date Completed: April 2023
