Digital Librarian

Digital Librarian

Reference number: JR259553

Location: Remote UK

Working pattern: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Number of roles:1

Salary:£35,000 per annum

We are looking for a Digital Librarian to join our team.

The Digital Librarian will manage, develop and enhance digital library services, ensuring students and academic staff have access to high-quality, relevant and accessible learning resources.

The role will support the effective delivery of online education through the management of digital collections, electronic resources, library platforms and academic reading lists.

Working closely with learning technology, academic teams and external content providers, the Digital Librarian will ensure that digital library services meet curriculum requirements, support student success and provide an effective and engaging user experience.

The successful candidate will combine strong digital information management skills with an understanding of academic resources, copyright, accessibility and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.

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What you’ll bring to the role

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a digital library, academic library or information management environment.

• Knowledge of electronic resources, academic databases, eBooks and digital collections.

• Experience managing or supporting digital library platforms and resource discovery systems.

• Understanding of academic reading lists, referencing and information literacy.

• Knowledge of copyright, licensing and digital resource accessibility.

• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills and experience supporting students or academic staff.

• Ability to work collaboratively with academic, technical and external stakeholders.

• Confidence using digital technologies and adapting to new systems.

• Knowledge of open educational resources (OER) and open access publishing.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Relevant qualification in Library and Information Science, Information Management or a related discipline.

• Experience supporting online or distance learning.

• Familiarity with Virtual Learning Environments such as Moodle or Canvas.

• Experience with reading list management systems and library discovery platforms.

• Familiarity with AI-enabled research, discovery and information management tools.

• Experience analysing resource usage and managing subscription budgets.

• Experience working in higher education.

What we do

Kaplan Higher Education UK is one of the world’s largest and most experienced providers of online degree education. We currently work with two UK partner Universities to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes. Our students complete their studies through online learning using our interactive virtual classroom with rich multi-media resources which provide a gateway to a learning community supported by dedicated academic and professional services teams.

Our mission is to continue to transform students’ lives and careers by delivering and expanding our suite of innovative, industry led and career enhancing higher education programmes.

What we offer

As well as a competitive salary, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave*

• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family

• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services

• Company pension contributions

• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels

• Medicash Health Cash Plan

*Please note that the annual leave entitlement will be calculated on a pro rata basis if the role is part time.

How to apply

Please apply with CV and cover letter no later than 11 November 2026 at 11pm. Note, we recommend that you apply at the earliest as we reserve the right to close the role before the closing date if we have gathered a suitable shortlist.

Additional Application Information

A sponsorship licence is a legal requirement for employers seeking to hire individuals from outside the UK or those who require a work visa to work in the country. Unfortunately, Kaplan Higher Education UK do not possess this licence at this time.

Application Support

If you require support completing your application please email the Recruitment Team kaplanstaff.recruitment@kaplan.com.

Disability Confident Scheme and Reasonable Adjustments

At Kaplan International, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

Following the submission of an application, applicants will receive details of how to request their application be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme. Applicants will also be given information on how to request reasonable adjustments if selected for interview.