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2.Get involved in team teach session.


  1. Ask a Librarian anything slot. Pop up stand.

  2. Video on the type of work we do. Energised and positive message.

  3. Get students, their voice, to speak about what the librarians mean to them.

We would highlight that we have a wide ranging skill set e.g educator, researchers.


Work with marketing and comms to promote.

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Career fairs/ events

Variety - not just a desk job! Working with students - being part of their future

Student union/employability

Volunteering/placement opportunities in line with our pg course

Additional qualifications I.e. cilip and chartership

Different strands - special collections, curation etc

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  • Increase the visibility of the department (AE specific) -- maybe work shadowing opportunities.

  • Awareness of our distinct role within "the library"

  • Highlight the internal course opportunity, work with both internal and external promoters/marketers of the course.

  • Highlight the appeal of getting to work with and support not just students but the academics. Combination role.

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