Library Assistant

Overview

The Role

The Library at the University of London is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to work 17.5 hours per week on a temporary one-year contract. The role involves collaboration with another library assistant to start as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Shelving and tidying assigned areas of the library.
• Answering basic enquiries from library users, such as directing them to resources.
• Assisting in moving loaded trolleys to designated areas.
• Labeling new acquisitions and participating in ongoing conservation activities.
• Potentially assisting at the library desk and in other areas as needed.

This position requires physical capability, including lifting, bending, and pushing loaded trolleys, sometimes in dusty areas.

Candidates must coordinate their hours with the other library assistant's timetable.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to learn library classification schemes.
• Good communication skills and a pleasant demeanor when interacting with library users.
• Willingness to learn to use library software effectively.

About the University of London:

The University of London is a leading UK provider of distance and digital education, with a community of 45,000 students across 190 countries. The university promotes the humanities' value to society and the economy and is a federation of 17 world-class higher education institutions. Its mission is to increase access to education and harness the collective expertise of its institutions to address global challenges.

Company Culture:

The University is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive working environment. It encourages applications from underrepresented groups, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities.

Pursuing excellence in education and equal opportunities.