Library and evidence support collections specialist
Job Overview
We are looking for a dynamic library and evidence support collections specialist to implement the collections policy that supports the library’s e-first strategy; ensuring that all services are member-led, have equality of access and are cost effective and sustainable. This will include oversight of both electronic and print collections to ensure the effective delivery and implementation of user-focused, high quality information services to support the needs of the BMA and its members and to position our services as the library of the future.
To succeed in this role you will need:
- Experience of managing collections, ideally in a health or academic environment.
- You will be committed to ensuring equality of access to all of the BMA’s members and will have the ability to build strong professional relationships and networks and promote collections and services innovatively.
- You will need excellent communication skills and outstanding interpersonal skills.
If you would like to help the BMA in its association wide activities focusing on ensuring that all of the BMA's members are able to access excellent information services when they need them - this role is for you.
Interviews will take place week of 22 August.
Please note: the starting date for this role is Monday 31 October 2022.
The British Medical Association (BMA) is the professional association and trade union for doctors and medical students in the UK. It has a prominent and influential position at the very heart of current debate over the future of healthcare provision.
Why work for us?
As a BMA employee, you`ll receive:
- Generous annual leave provision, plus 1 company day and public holidays
- Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
- Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period
- Additional flexible benefits.
Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. For any queries please email recruitment@bma.org.uk
Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:
We need your support to make sure our staff come from a variety of backgrounds so we especially welcome applications from disadvantaged communities. Even if you`re not selected, it would be really helpful if you could complete the diversity & inclusion data when you apply for this role, because we can make sure we are encouraging a diverse mixture of candidates to apply. Thank you very much.
