Senior Library Assistant

2 weeks ago


Reading, United Kingdom University of Reading Full time

We are recruiting for a new, part-time, permanent Senior Library Assistant to join our Collections Services Team within the University Library. This new role is part of the Collection Management Team and will support the management and preservation of the Library’s print and electronic stock holdings. The role will also support ‘life-cycle’ processes for our stock management, to ensure cost effective replacement, renewal and ethical withdrawal of stock.

This role would suit someone with previous Library experience, who enjoys practical work and ideally has experience with conservation and repair of printed material, stock management, and an understanding of the Library supply chain process.

The post holder will:

- Assist with spatial assessment and stock moves
- Supervise the duties relating to physical processing of new stock
- Oversee processes relating to repair, replacement and withdrawal of stock
- Assist with the compilation and maintenance of statistics

You will have:

- Strong IT Skills including Word, and Excel
- Good working knowledge of Library classification systems e.g. Dewey Decimal Classification
- Experience of staff training and supervision
- Experience of working effectively in a team

The role will primarily be based at our beautiful Whiteknights campus with potential for some remote working.

The University of Reading Library provides excellent professional development opportunities, including a weekly Staff Development Hour during term-time.

**Informal contact details**

**Contact role**:
Collections Services Manager

**Contact name**:
Kate Devaney

**Contact phone**:
01183788777

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and is a Diversity Champion for Stonewall, the leading LGBT+ rights organisation. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.



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