Legal Research Librarian - Foreign, Comparative and International Law

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Research Librarian with responsibility for the foreign, comparative and international law collections and resources maintained by the Squire Law Library at the University of Cambridge. Together with the Faculty of Law, the Squire is situated in the David Williams Building on the University's Sidgwick Site. It is one of the largest libraries in the University and one of the leading academic law collections in the UK. This is a specialist role that, together with the Squire Law Librarian, another Legal Research Librarian and the rest of the Squire's dedicated team is responsible for helping to underpin the teaching and research activities of Cambridge's Faculty of Law.

The successful candidate will help with enquiries and provide specialist research to students, researchers and academic staff concerning library resources in the areas of foreign, comparative law and public international law. They will work closely with researchers in the Faculty to ensure that the collections and resources are relevant to research and teaching. The role holder will also provide tailored research sessions to students and researchers, oversee the management and development of the international collections, develop content for the Squire website (using LibGuides) and contribute to the general operation of the library.

The successful candidate should have experience of supporting students, researchers and academic staff in law or a related humanities and social science subject. They should also have experience of developing collections and resources (in print, electronic and web-based formats). They should be able to demonstrate experience in initiating and building relationships, and have an adaptable and flexible approach to delivering services. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills, experience of providing excellent customer services and good organisational and project management skills. They should have a familiarity with a language other than English. A degree level qualification/Level 6 vocational qualification/equivalent experience is essential.

The working pattern is Monday to Friday, between 8.30am and 5:00pm throughout the year. Some Saturday morning cover is also expected on a rota basis with other members of the team.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Informal enquiries are welcomed by David Wills, Squire Law Librarian, at dfw1003@cam.ac.uk

Closing date for applications is Sunday 26 February 2023.

Shortlisting will take place after the closing date with interviews expected to be held in mid-March 2023.

Please quote reference VE34785 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.