Library Assistant (User Services)

Library Assistant (User Services)

Full-Time 22950 - 28050 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support library users with enquiries and assist in locating resources.
  • Company: Join the vibrant community at Imperial College London, a top global university.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 41 days' annual leave, flexible working, and a generous pension scheme.
  • Other info: Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by helping students and researchers navigate their library needs.
  • Qualifications: GCSEs and experience in frontline library services required.

The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.

Imperial College London Library Services are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Library Assistant to join our User Services team, supporting the provision of efficient and effective library services to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of our users.

The role focuses on front of house user support, and a high standard of customer care is required.

The postholder will also be assigned administrative tasks to support the front of house activities.

  • What you would be doing
  • Welcoming library users and dealing with all enquiries received via phone, email or in person at the Information hub.
  • Assisting library users to locate print and online publications and explain how to use e-journals and databases.
  • Day-to-day operation of the team’s ‘ASK the Library’ enquiry service, the online library chat module Lib Chat and issue desk mailbox, answering standard and non-standard enquiries.
  • Validating user records on the library management system, ensuring users provide the correct documentation to access the library.
  • What we are looking for

You will need at least five 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications.

You should have previous experience of providing a frontline library service and a good knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.

We are looking for applicants with good communication, organisation and time management skills.

The post is a full-time, permanent post.

The normal working day is 09.30-17.30 but you will normally work at least one early shift (8.30-16.30) per week and one late shift (11.00-19.00) per month.

You will also work one weekend day, Saturday or Sunday 10.00-18.00 on a termly rota, usually once every 4 weeks.

  • What we can offer you
  • Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 41 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
  • Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
  • Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
  • Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing .

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

If you encounter any technical issues while applying online, please don't hesitate to email us atsupport. jobs@imperial. ac. uk. We're here to help.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top-ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger.

From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, here at Imperial we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

You can read more about our commitment on our web pages .

Proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces community.

Our values are at the root of everything we do, and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation.

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Contact Details:

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We think you need these skills to ace Library Assistant (User Services)

Customer Care
Frontline Library Service
Communication Skills
Organisation Skills
Time Management Skills
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word