Library AI Transformation Manager

City St George’s, University of London - LS - Library Services

Placed On: 9th April 2026
Closes: 3rd May 2026
Job Ref: 100095

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The Library AI Transformation Manager will be responsible for evaluation, implanting and overseeing AI-powered tools and platforms in the library, developing policies around ethical AI use, supporting library colleagues to implement AI tools into the teaching, learning and research initiatives across the university.

They will lead the development of AI-based research services at the library, actively engaging with university partners. Core activities will include raising awareness of appropriate AI tools and technologies and supporting Library staff in growing their knowledge.

Responsibilities

The AI Librarian will provide support and training to academics and researchers on the application of AI in various research contexts and assist in the development and implementation of AI-related policies, procedures, and workflows at the library and university levels.

Further responsibilities will involve the evaluation and piloting of technologies that support Academic Services in delivering teaching and learning and improving the student experience. They will keep informed about the evolving landscape of AI ethics, policies and regulation, including copyright bias and transparency.

Person Specification

The postholder will possess a knowledge and understanding of developments of AI in libraries and have experience of the ethical, legal and social implications of AI, particularly in a research context. They will have excellent communication and influencing skills and the ability to build effect relationships at all levels of the university.

This person will have experience of contributing to planning and policy development and the ability to use feedback and data to improve services.

Additional Information

Further information is available in the job description.

Closing date for applications: 3rd May 2026 at 11:59pm

The selection process will involve an interview and an assessment. Further details will be confirmed at the interview stage.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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