Library & Information Specialist
Do you enjoy finding information, getting stuck into research, and helping people find the answers they need?
As our Library & Information Specialist, you’ll respond to the information needs of Lucideon colleagues and Technology Partners, supporting research and R&D activities across the business. From conducting literature and evidence searches and supporting systematic review projects, to managing our digital library systems and physical collections, providing document supply services and engaging with stakeholders, this is a varied role working with people across the business.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be part of our Information Services team, supporting both Lucideon colleagues and Technology Partners. Day to day, you’ll be:
- Managing and maintaining our library management system, LOIS (Lucideon Online Information Service), using Soutron
- Carrying out literature and evidence searches to support scientific and R&D activities
- Helping colleagues and Technology Partners find and access the information and resources they need
- Managing our physical and digital library collections, including ordering, cataloguing, and classifying books and other resources
- Working with technical suppliers to maintain access to online information resources and services
- Providing document supply services, including journal articles and standards
- Sharing useful research, articles, events, and emerging trends with teams across the business
- Supporting the onboarding of new employees and Technology Partners by conducting library inductions
- Providing information literacy training and guidance on copyright
- Promoting our library and information services across the business
- Keeping up with developments in library and information services, including AI, information retrieval tools, and new digital ways of working
What We’re Looking For
You’ll probably be someone who enjoys investigating questions, finding reliable information, and helping others make sense of it. You’ll be naturally organised, comfortable using digital information systems and have a have excellent attention to detail.
We’re Looking For Someone With
- A qualification in Library and Information Science, Information Management, or a relevant STEM subject, or equivalent relevant experience working in a library or information service
- An interest in science and research
- Strong digital and computer skills
- Experience carrying out literature or evidence searches
- Good research and analytical skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage your own workload and priorities
- Good communication, customer service, and teamwork skills
- A practical and proactive approach to problem-solving
A postgraduate qualification in Library or Information Science would be desirable but is not essential. Experience working within a scientific, technical, academic or specialist information environment would also be advantageous
What You’ll Get
This is a permanent, part-time role working three days per week, based onsite at our office in Stone, Staffordshire.
Alongside the opportunity to support a wide variety of scientific and technical work, benefits include:
- Private Medical Insurance, with the option to add family members
- Medical Cash Plan
- Pension scheme with contributions matched up to 5%
- Life Assurance of up to four times basic salary
- Access to onsite Mental Health First Aiders
About Lucideon
Lucideon is a materials science consultancy, helping organisations solve complex challenges through materials development, testing, characterisation and technical expertise.
Our work spans a wide range of areas, which means the information and research you’ll support can be just as varied.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team.
