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Planning and Compliance Librarian

Department
Ministry of Justice
Number of Vacancies
1
Location: Region
London
Location: City/Town
London
Location: Building/Site
102 Petty France, London, SW1H 9AJ
Grade
HEO
Equivalent Grade
Band C
Salary Minimum
29495
Salary Maximum
36061
Type of Role
Library
Reserved/Non Reserved posts
This is a Non Reserved post and is therefore open to UK, British Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) Nationals and certain non EEA members
Security
Basic check
Criminal Records Bureau Check
This post does not require a Criminal Records Bureau Check
Is a medical required for this post?
No
Job Description
Overview
To manage MoJ compliance with intellectual property legislation, and to monitor and maintain jLIS management information/business plan, advising the Chief Librarian and Senior Librarian where appropriate.

Job Description
Duties may include:

To co-ordinate jLIS management information

To co-ordinate monthly statistical returns across jLIS.
To compile monthly reports for jLIS.
To compile monthly reports against the business plan for the Information Operations Division Senior Management Team (SMT).
To develop the collection of online usage statistics.
To regularly review information that is collected and to recommend improvements to the jLIS SMT.
To manage the jLIS Risk Register and Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
To develop BCPs for both libraries, liaising with other government libraries as appropriate.
To manage and advise the MoJ and its sponsored bodies on copyright compliance

To develop and implement the policy for complying with copyright legislation.
To maintain guidance on the MoJ intranet.
To liaise with other stakeholders (eg. Xerox) about their role in assisting the MoJ’s compliance.
To co-ordinate copyright surveys as they are required.
To answer routine enquiries both from MoJ staff and from members of the public about publications whose copyright is owned by MoJ.
To liaise with the MoJ Lawyers and The National Archives about Crown Copyright and related issues as they arise.
To co-ordinate jLIS professional activity and act as the jLIS Training Coordinator

To support the Chief Librarian’s role as Head of Profession as required.
To assist the Senior Librarian’s work to support librarian and information professionals in the MoJ’s sponsored bodies
To manage the jLIS training plan, to staff aware of new courses and to support library and information professionals who are working towards CILIP accreditation or re-accredation.
To answer library enquiries

To answer enquiries in the RCJ Library at least one half day each week, and to cover the enquiry desk if an emergency arises.
To develop an understanding of the MoJ Library’s enquiry service, and to provide cover if an emergency arises.
To contribute to the wider work of jLIS and the MoJ

To contribute to the wider work of jLIS and the MoJ
To comply with the values and standards of behaviour as set out in the Information Operations Division Statement of Expectations.
To contribute to the team improvement objectives to support the delivery of the JLIS business plan.
To take responsibility for developing skills and competences.
To contribute to work of the Branch, Division and Directorate.


Competencies
Core Competences

Focusing on the customer (Level 3)

(2) I communicate and set the appropriate standards of behaviour for customer service

(3) I create opportunities for the team to become involved in schemes which are designed to improve our knowledge and service

(5) I maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders

Developing our people (Level 3)

(1) I take responsibility for my own professional development.

(3) I communicate expectations and make sure people’s objectives are in line with the organisation’s priorities.

(4) I take responsibility for what happens within my business area and for my contribution to the business objectives.

Using evidence to make decisions (Level 3)

(1) I tell the relevant people about decisions on policies and strategies.

(3) I communicate the risks and limitations associated with using and rejecting evidence when making decisions.

(4) I act decisively and practically in the interest of the whole business unit.

Planning and managing resources (Level 3)

(2) I contribute to developing and achieving the business plan and its financial objectives

(3) I make sure public money and assets are secured and used appropriately.

(6) I manage how we consult and communicate with stakeholders and understand the risks of not doing so.

Working as a team (Level 3)

(4) I build trust through sharing information, knowledge, experience and expertise.

(5) I use a variety of methods to gain support for ideas.

KIM Competences

1.3.1 Professional development of the knowledge and information management community

Ensures a consistent level of business knowledge within the team and that this knowledge is applied effectively.



1.3.2 Building wider knowledge and information management capability

Collects, develops and disseminates good practice in knowledge and information management, and wider lessons learned, including tools and techniques for avoiding single points of knowledge failure.

(For further information about the KIM competences, please see the guidance on Civil Pages at: http://www.civilpages.gsi.gov.uk/display/KIMN/Government+Knowledge+and+Information+Management+Professional+Skills+Framework)


Qualification(s)
You must have one of the following:
• a CILIP approved qualification

• an overseas qualification recognised by CILIP as equivalent

• CILIP certification (ACLIP) with at least 2 years full time equivalent experience of professional information work

• a masters level degree and have satisfactorily completed an IS transition course

• NVQ level 4 or equivalent in library and information studies plus experience of professional information work

Working Pattern
This job/these jobs are available for full-time, part-time or flexible working arrangements (including Job Share arrangements).
Employment Terms: Post Type
Permanent
Employment Terms: Hours
36
Contact and further details
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The Civil Service is committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We also offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria.
We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, HIV positivity, working pattern, caring responsibilities, trade union activity or political beliefs - or any other grounds.
External applicants should note that for posts in Northern Ireland, applications from the Roman Catholic community are particularly welcomed as this group is currently under-represented in our workforce.
Closing date
5 Jul 2012