An introduction to the role of the army librarian. Presented by Andrew Hutchinson at CILIP's New Professionals Day, 10 Oct 2014 http://www.cilip.org.uk/cilip/events/cilips-new-professionals-day-2014

1. CILIP New Professionals Day 2014
AHutchinson – Head of Library Operational Services

2. Overview
Student population
15,137 students enrolled, over 25% come from outside the
UK, representing over 100 nationalities.
10,563 undergraduates
4,574 postgraduates
54% male students
46% female students
Student numbers are based on 2011/12 Higher Education
Statistics Agency (HESA) data.

3. Overview
Student experience
93% completion rate for undergraduates, one of the
highest in the UK*
93% of our students say they were satisfied with their
course**
Students' Union is ranked in the top three by the National
Union of Students.
*Based on 2009/10 HESA data
**Based on the 2014 National Student Survey

4. The Library

5. The Library: Basics
• Open 24/7
• 500,000 books
• 28,000 e-books
• 20,000 e-journals
• 1,200 study spaces
• Arranged on 5 levels
• Lead by the University Librarian and organised into:
• Academic Services
• Research Services
• Operational Services

6. Head of Operational Services
Lead the following areas:
• Strategy – with other members of the Library Executive
• Finance and statistics
• Library administration
• Building
• Systems
• Technical Services
• Staff leadership and management in these areas

7. Transferable Skills
• Functional library skills
• Management skills
• Staff, resource and self
• Attitudinal skills
• Behavioural skills
• Communication skills
• Presentational skills
• Analysis and thinking skills

8. Interview Tips
• Do the research and preparation– the details matter
• Ask myself the difficult questions in advance
• Know why I want the job – help me and the employer on
the journey
• Know what I bring to the job – sell my skills and how
they blend to the job
• Exhibit the passion
• Interviews are two way – assess what I see
• Look forward to it and enjoy