Job Details
Section
Academic Engagement & Innovation
Location:
Hartley Library
Salary
£30,805 to £35,116 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date:
Monday 16 June 2025
Interview Date
Monday 07 July 2025
Reference
3100425KX
University of Southampton Library service is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and proactive Principal Library Assistant to work as part of our small research data and intellectual property (RD& IP) teams. You will engage with staff and students to provide effective and efficient support in the areas of research data, theses, copyright and intellectual property.

The post-holder will:

• answer/triage queries and resolve problems from students, colleagues and external users,
• mediate the deposition of research data into the institutional repository, following workflows and evaluating datasets, liaising with researchers to ensure that datasets are suitable for the repository,
• manage the Library’s day-to-day workflow for the final submission of theses, liaising with students, faculties and doctoral college as required,
• prepare reports, review workflows and analysis data to ensure operational effectiveness,
• supervise the assignment and registering of DOIs for University of Southampton outputs,
• help plan and run training events as well as design training materials tailored to student and staff needs,
• line manage a Senior Librarian Assistant within the RD & IP team.