Lead – Learning Resource Centre

Job Title: Lead Learning Resource Centre

Location: University of Bristol Mumbai Campus

Reports To: Director Campus Operations, Quality Assurance & Registrar

Role Purpose

The Lead Learning Resource Centre will establish and lead a modern, technology-enabled academic library that supports teaching, learning, and research at the University of Bristol Mumbai Campus. The role will ensure access to high-quality physical and digital resources aligned with University of Bristol (UK) standards, while meeting UGC and Indian higher education requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Library Strategy & Development

• Design and implement a library strategy aligned with academic priorities and research goals
• Establish the library as a Learning Resource Centre integrating physical, digital, and collaborative learning spaces
• Align services and collections with University of Bristol (UK) library standards and practices

2. Collection Development & Resource Management

• Develop and manage library collections, including:
• Print books, journals, and reference materials
• E-books, e-journals, and databases
• Multimedia and digital learning resources
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure curriculum-aligned acquisitions
• Manage subscriptions to global academic databases (e.g., JSTOR, Scopus)
• Ensure compliance with copyright and licensing requirements

3. Digital Library & Systems Management

• Implement and manage Library Management Systems (LMS) and discovery tools
• Provide seamless access to:
• Online catalogues (OPAC)
• Institutional repositories
• Remote access systems for students and faculty
• Promote the effective use of digital resources and research tools

4. User Services & Student Support

• Deliver user-centric services, including:
• Reference and research support
• Information literacy training and workshops
• Orientation programmes for students and faculty
• Support students in academic research, citation practices, and the use of databases

5. Library Operations & Administration

• Oversee day-to-day library operations, including:
• Circulation services
• Cataloguing and classification (e.g., Dewey Decimal or Library of Congress systems)
• Inventory management and audits
• Develop SOPs, policies, and service standards
• Ensure optimal utilisation of library space, infrastructure, and resources

6. Compliance & Quality Standards

• Ensure compliance with:
• UGC norms for library resources and infrastructure
• Institutional quality assurance frameworks
• Support accreditation and audit processes by providing required documentation and data

7. Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with:
• Faculty and academic leadership
• IT and digital services teams
• Student services and quality assurance teams
• Act as a liaison with publishers, database providers, and library consortia

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Library utilisation rates (physical and digital)
• Student and faculty satisfaction scores
• Alignment of resources with academic programmes
• Timely acquisition and accessibility of resources
• Compliance with UGC and institutional quality assurance standards
• Effectiveness of research support (faculty engagement, citation support)

Qualifications & Experience

• Masters degree in Library & Information Science (MLISc / MLibSc) essential
• 47 years of experience in academic libraries, preferably within higher education
• Experience in digital libraries and international academic environments preferred

Key Competencies

• Strong knowledge of library science principles and digital resource management
• User-centric approach with a strong service orientation
• Proficiency in library systems, tools, and academic databases
• Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Excellent analytical and organisational abilities

Preferred Attributes

• Experience in setting up a new academic library or Learning Resource Centre
• Familiarity with UK higher education library systems and practices
• Exposure to global research databases and scholarly communication trends