Research Liaison Librarian - University of Nicosia

 

Research Liaison Librarian

 

REF.: UNIC/LIBRES04/23

 

The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is the largest university in Cyprus and the largest in Southern Europe that teaches primarily in English, with more than 14,000 students from over 100 countries, a diverse community of faculty and staff, and an expanding worldwide network. UNIC is driving educational innovation in the wider region, with activities like our dynamic global initiative in blockchain technology and centres of excellence in medicine and online/distance learning. The latest edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, released on 12 October 2022, reaffirms the University of Nicosia’s (UNIC) global standing, ranking it among the Top 501-600 universities in the world. Correspondingly, UNIC ranks 157^th in the European Union, 2^nd in Cyprus and 4^th among the Cypriot and Greek Universities.

Job Description

The University of Nicosia Library and Information Center seeks for a Research Liaison Librarian  to provide support with the university’s Current Research Information System (CRIS) and any other Research and Library activities. This person will report directly to the Director of Libraries.

We are looking for someone who is self-directed and thrives working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, where expectations are high both for the quality and efficiency. This individual will need good customer-orientated skills and have excellent communication skills both in Greek and English.

Responsibilities

·         Act as the first point of contact for all faculty members for assisting with the development and management of their research profile, on the visibility of faculty’s publication, and provide training on the various resources and tools related to publishing their work.

·         Work with the Director of Libraries and Repository Manager to develop institutional repository processes.

·         Liaises in the development of various policies related to the library and research, open access, copyright issues and other related matters.

·         Ensure that open access policies and procedures are implemented, and updated, as necessary, in accordance with the European and Cyprus policies.

·         Promote use of library to the public to ensure that the library is a vital and active center of learning for all.

·         Perform other duties compatible with employment as directed by the Director of Libraries.

Academic Qualifications

·            Bachelor / Master’s degree in Library Science

·            Relevant Experience will be considered an advantage

Job specific skills:

·               Demonstrated experience using judgment and initiative to analyze and recommend new procedures.

·               Tactful, customer service-oriented and professional

·               Pleasant personality with strong organizational & communicative skills

·               Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Greek

·               Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with UNIC colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

·               Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

·               Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide

 

Information and Application

 

·         For a formal application, please submit your CV our online recruitment system http://careers.unic.ac.cy/

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.