Subject Librarians

The role of Subject Librarians

Academic support from the Library is provided by a team of Subject Librarians.  Each member of the team has a specific responsibility to a faculty, school or centre. The team work closely with their designated schools to identify and meet the information needs of staff and students. They also:

• Ensure schools are kept abreast of library policies, developments and activities.
• Provide research advisory services to research students and staff.
• Teach information skills as part of existing modules and programmes.
• Provide research workshops for research students and staff.
• Collaborate with academic colleagues to embed information skills into the curriculum.
• Attend programme board meetings, are available to meet with student representatives and attend school staff meetings where appropriate.