Library Assistant

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom CB Resourcing Full time

**Temporary Library Assistant required for leading academic medical institution - central London**

11.00-17.00 on Saturday and 11.00-17.00 on Sunday between the 26th August and 10th September inclusive plus 11.00-17.00 on Bank Holiday (Monday 28 August)

The Library Assistant (Weekends) is based within the User Support & Information Services Team, reporting to the Assistant Librarian (Information Services). The post is responsible for staffing the Library at the weekends and on bank holidays, providing support to users and undertaking various projects in support of the service. The Library Assistant (Weekends) is responsible for supporting and assisting all aspects of the delivery of library services, ensuring an excellent standard of customer service.

The post holder works at the weekends and the August Bank Holiday staffing the Enquiries Desk, and is responsible for opening and closing the Library at the appointed time. The Library Assistant (Weekends) assists with projects in support of the service as demand dictates, particularly in Information Services, but also in the areas of User Services, Collection Services and Open Research Services as necessary. The post holder assists with the collation of statistics as required, and with the provision of signage, user guides and web information.

The Library Assistant (Weekends) actively engages with users to promote the service and to gather feedback, and actively contributes to the development of the service. The post holder participates in staff meetings and events, staff rotas and Enquiries Desk duties, and induction training as required.

In order to be suitable you will have proven experience in library services in an academic environment.


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