Senior Librarian

About this role

Application close date: 31 October 2026 The Position The Senior Librarian will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Milpark Education ’s digital library services. The ideal candidate will manage our digital library resources, support faculty and students in their research needs, and ensure the effective delivery of library services in an online education environment. Initially, the Senior Librarian will operate independently, with administrative support and in collaboration with key colleagues, including the Head of Research, Head of Educational Technology, and Head of Learning Innovation and Development. Key Responsibilities: Oversee the management and development of digital library collections, including e-books, journals, databases, and other online resources. This includes the drafting of the annual library budget, monitoring expenditure and assessing effectiveness by tracking library usage statistics. Provide expert research assistance and support to students and faculty, including guidance on information literacy and academic integrity. Develop and deliver online workshops and tutorials on library resources and research skills to faculty and students. Collaborate with faculty and the Learning Innovation and Development team to integrate library resources into the curriculum and support course development. Manage library systems and technologies to ensure seamless access to digital resources. Liaise with and contract with publishers and other content providers to expand and enhance the library's resources. Ensure compliance with copyright law, intellectual property and other relevant legislation, and implement best practices for digital content management. Own the strategy around the library for the institution, ensuring alignment with academic goals and student needs. Stay current with trends and best practices in library science, particularly in the context of online education. Evaluate and implement new technologies and services to enhance the library's offerings. Oversee the management of the institutional journal, ensuring a seamless workflow from manuscript submission to peer review and final publication. Coordinate with editorial board members and reviewers, ensuring timely and ethical processing of research papers. Manage and update the journal’s online platform to enhance visibility, accessibility, and academic indexing. Promote the journal internally and externally to encourage submissions and readership. Maintain and update the institutional library website with the latest research tools, guides, and relevant content. Develop a structured content update plan to ensure all resources, policies, and training materials are current. Ensure easy access to digital resources and institutional repositories for faculty and students. Generate customized reports for each school (undergraduate, postgraduate, MBA, DBA) detailing library usage trends and engagement levels. Develop a library analytics dashboard to track faculty and student interactions with digital resources. Present periodic insights to academic leadership with recommendations to improve resource utilization. Provide targeted research support to faculty, helping them integrate high-quality academic resources into their courses. Develop specialized training sessions for faculty and administrators on maximizing the use of library resources. Offer tailored research assistance for DBA candidates and faculty working on industry-focused research. Maintain updated records of all contracts with publishers, ensuring compliance and cost-effectiveness. Assess the relevance and impact of current journal and database subscriptions, making strategic recommendations for renewals or alternatives. Identify and negotiate new content acquisitions that align with academic program needs. Implement and oversee the integration of AI-driven search tools and citation management software. Explore and adopt new technologies that improve library accessibility, includ