Librarian Systems & Support

Closing Date: 10th June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: 43758 - 46352

Hours:35 per week

Stirling Council Libraries seek an experienced and enthusiastic library manager to lead on technology and systems for the service.

Responsibilities include development & support for the Library Management System (LMS) RFID self-service kiosks and public PC network. You will liaise with service providers and our Corporate ICT team offer information and technical training to staff troubleshoot hardware/software issues and support the procurement of new digital resources. You will monitor the website and library catalogue all of these areas the continuous development & improvement of e-service delivery adapting to changing market requirements and technologies available will be a priority. You will coordinate the timely & accurate collation of performance data manage a central performance database and ensure that corporate performance systems are updated accordingly.

As a member of the Libraries and Archives Management Team you will be responsible for managing staff in our Library Headquarters including the mobiles service.

Stirling Council Libraries have a new Libraries Strategy and are committed to working closely with our staff and communities to provide the best possible service. We are committed to digital inclusion providing and promoting innovative technology to our communities. You will join us at an exciting time as we seek to implement our new Libraries Strategy grow our audience and deliver a modern flexible and forward-looking service to the people of Stirling.

Candidates must have a degree or post-graduate qualification in library/information sciences or related field and have experience of managing Library Management Systems PC booking systems and other technologies including wifi and RFID self-service facilities. Knowledge of performance management and public library statistics; experience of collating performance data and ensuring accuracy is essential. Excellent & demonstrable ICT knowledge including how technology can support library services and which emerging technologies will affect the sector in future is required. Experience of managing libraries teams and budgets is desirable.

A flexible approach to the working week which may include evening and weekend working is essential.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If youve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships) disability gender identity sexual orientation religion belief or race.

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The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangementswhere the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme