Library Assistant

2 weeks ago

Glasgow, United Kingdom University of Glasgow Full time

**Job Purpose**
To participate in a range of services within the library to support learning and research.
To assist with the acquisition, development, and delivery of the University Library’s print and electronic resources. To contribute to the provision of core reading list materials (print and electronic) and other work of the department as required.

**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
1. Provide support in the processes for the acquisition and administration of teaching and research materials (print & electronic) following University policies and procedures.
3. Resolve common work problems, within appropriate guidelines and procedures and refer complex problems to senior colleagues as appropriate.
4. Receive and respond to enquiries from a wide range of library users and external clients, judging when to refer to others to provide an effective service.
5. Carry out other routine library duties, as directed by senior colleagues.

**Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Experience**

**Knowledge/Qualifications**

**Essential**:

A1 Either: Ability to demonstrate the competencies required to undertake the duties associated with this level of post gained through working in a similar role. Or: Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 4 in English and Mathematics (National 4) or equivalent, and some experience of working in a similar role.

**Desirable**:

B1 Working knowledge of the Library Management System, Sierra.
B2 Knowledge of Talis Aspire or other academic reading list software.
B3 Some knowledge of the issues surrounding digitisation of course materials.
B4 Some knowledge of the issues surrounding academic electronic resources.

**Skills**

**Essential**:

C1 Good communication and interpersonal skills (written & oral).
C2 High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
C3 Good IT skills.
C4 Competent numeracy and literacy skills
C5 Flexibility and adaptability with a commitment to learn new tasks and skills.
C6 Ability to respond to changing priorities.

**Experience**

**Essential**:

E1 Experience of working in a team environment.

**Desirable**:

F1 Work experience in an academic library.

**Terms and Conditions**
Salary will be Grade 3, £21,900 - £22,681 per annum.
This post is full time (35 hours p/w) and open ended.
As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.
As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
3 A flexible approach to working.

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