Salary guide
Academic Librarian
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £50,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
EducationLibrary
- The UK has over 160 university libraries
Other names this job is known by
- University Librarian
- Research Librarian
Key responsibilities
- Manage university or college library resources
- Support students and staff with research
- Organise events and workshops
- Catalogue and classify materials
- Maintain digital and physical collections
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in library and information studies (CILIP-accredited)
- Experience in academic libraries
- IT and research skills
- Communication and teaching
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Librarian
- Library Manager
- Subject Specialist
- Academic roles
How to get the job
- Study information studies or English
- Complete a CILIP-accredited degree
- Gain experience in academic libraries
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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