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Our client, a leading London university, is looking to appoint a temporary Library Assistant to work in a small team within the Subject Liaison Team, providing support for the work of the Subject Liaison Librarians, with particular focus on course resource provision, collection management activities (digital and print) and supporting the information skills programme provided by the Team. This is a part time role, 25 hours per week, to cover a career break. It will run from early June 2024 to mid July 2025 in the first instance. There is a hybrid working option, with minimum 60% of your time on site, including Tuesday and Thursday. Previous experience of working in a library of information environment is essential, as well as experience of searching for library materials using an online public-access catalogue (OPAC). Main duties will include: Supporting the course reading provision cycle, using the university's library system Collection management (digital and print) Customer Support and Library Skills delivery. If you are interested in finding out more information about this new opportunity, please register your interest below and submit your CV in Word format. Please note that you will be required to complete a cover sheet which will be sent to you if you are shortlisted. As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
We are recruiting for a Library Assistant for a University based in Central London. This role will start on 3rd June and will be for 1 year. 25 hours per week Duties Support the Course Reading provision cycle, which includes: Support the management of reading lists Communicate with Subject Liaison Librarians, academic staff and the Acquisitions team on the progress of requests for course reading lists. Support requests for digital course readings, including carrying out digitisation and basic copyright checks. Collection Management (digital) Check bibliographic information using electronic resources. Create reports in vendor platforms to notify Subject Liaison Librarians of new titles relevant to their collections. Prepare and place requests for new acquisitions. Collection Management (print) Assist with projects to relocate, relegate and dispose of stock. Check the stock on the open shelves and updating the holding/item records on the library management system Loose leaf filing. Manual handling/lifting of books and journals to progress their journey through the library (up to 13kgs) Customer Support Respond to enquiries and participate in Library Help Services Assist with the delivery of library skills and support, in particular induction tours and events, and skills training sessions. Successful candidates will be contected within 3 days. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.