Library & Information Science
This guide aims to provide information and links to useful resources on the topic of librarianship and information science
Development opportunities
Information Services provides a wide range of development opportunities for staff.
Journal Club
- Library & University Collections Journal ClubLibrary & University Collections Journal Club meets regularly to discuss a recently published article in Library & Information Studies. Information Services staff, interns and volunteers as well as interested students are welcome.
Postgraduate courses
- MSc in Book History and Material CultureThe MSc in Book History and Material Culture at the University of Edinburgh has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP).
Information Services Staff Scholarship Scheme
- ISG Staff Scholarship SchemeThe ISG Staff Scholarship Scheme provides funding for members of staff to undertake part-time study for career enhancement.
You must have the full support of your Director and your line manager.
Scholarships are awarded for a programme of study with any higher educational establishment.
Jobs at the University of Edinburgh
Jobs at the University of Edinburgh
https://www.ed.ac.uk/human-resources/jobs
All jobs at the University of Edinburgh are advertised online, via the eRecruitment system.
MyCareerHub
https://www.ed.ac.uk/careers/mycareerhub
MyCareerHub is exclusively for current students and graduates of the University of Edinburgh.
Volunteers and interns
- Volunteers and InternsThe Centre for Research Collections at the University of Edinburgh manages applications for volunteer and intern library roles.
ELISA : Edinburgh Libraries
- ELISAELISA works collaboratively to raise awareness of the collections and services of Edinburgh’s library, museum, archive, records management and information resources. ELISA provides a regular programme of library visits and events.
Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals in Scotland : East Branch
- CILIPS East BranchThe remit of a CILIPS branch is to contribute to the formulation of CILIPS policy, act as a link between Council and membership, stimulate wider involvement of members and students by organising professional and social events and disseminating information on branch activities. Each branch has a committee that plans and manages the branch activities.
Mentoring
- Mentoring ConnectionsThe Mentoring Connections programme is available for all staff irrelevant of grade or career background. It is designed to enable Mentees and Mentors to connect with each other with the Mentor offering support and guidance to the Mentee.
Job shadowing
- New Library Professionals NetworkA list of librarians who are willing to allow aspiring librarians to shadow them.
Digital Scholarship
Digital Scholarship in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences provides training opportunities in the area of digital and data literacy, as well as library carpentry.