Document Delivery Librarian
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cambridge University Library is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated person in the role of Document Delivery Librarian. They will have management responsibility for providing document delivery services across Cambridge University Libraries.
They will continue to develop the existing services and work collaboratively with system suppliers, library systems teams and existing document delivery staff across Cambridge to ensure constant improvement and integration.
They will be motivated and have experience of project management and working with others to deliver the goals of the service and setting standards, supported by experience of lending resources in the library sphere.
They will be an excellent communicator, with the ability to analyse library data and present to colleagues through a variety of media, to support strategic direction and collection management.
This is a developing field in Cambridge with an opportunity to make a real impact to the service provision for the Cambridge academic community, and to the wider information landscape.
In your covering letter, you are strongly advised to identify explicitly how your skills and experience match the person specification of the role.
Although this is a full-time role, we welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements. Please state in your application if you would like to explore these options.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.
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Informal enquiries about the post may be made to the Head of Collection Logistics and Services, Robin James rsj20@cam.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 30th May 2023.
The interview date for the role is TBC.
Please quote reference VE36605 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Colleges & Universities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Document Delivery Librarian roles across University of Cambridge's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,348 - £43,155 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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