Come and join a busy, friendly ‘front of house’ team and support researchers and students in discovering our world class research collections.
An exciting opportunity has become available to join an energetic team as Library Assistant in the Reader Services Division of the University Library. The successful applicants will be assisting in the provision of high-quality library services in a customer-focused environment.
Duties will include providing a welcoming first point of contact to the Library’s readers and visitors; the accurate operation of the Library’s automated system to carry out all aspects of circulation services; documenting procedures and ensuring effective internal communication; updating library guides and webpages; dealing with general enquiries; and handling the movement of books across the Library by sorting and shelving.
Applicants should be user-focused and able to provide a friendly and efficient service at all times. These posts requires excellent interpersonal and IT skills; dedication; flexibility; and the ability to work unsupervised as well as part of a team.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Liam Austin, Reader Services Supervisor at
The closing date for the application is 01 August 2022.
Interviews will take place on week commencing 08 August 2022.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
