Library Assistant

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom universityoflondon Full time

About the Role

Senate House Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to join its Shelving Team, part of the Library Space and Collections Management Team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shelving and tidying across the Library as required, assisting in moving loaded trolleys to the appropriate areas.

They will also assist in general print collection management activities, handle basic enquiries around the Library, and support the Customer Services team in delivering customer-facing services to Senate House Library users.

The role is for 15 hours per week, broken down into 3 continuous hours of work per day, Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm.

Key Responsibilities

  • Shelving and tidying across the Library as required
  • Assisting in moving loaded trolleys to the appropriate areas
  • General print collection management activities
  • Handling basic enquiries around the Library
  • Supporting the Customer Services team in delivering customer-facing services

Requirements

  • Methodical approach to work with excellent attention to detail
  • Approachable, friendly, and helpful manner in assisting Library users

About Senate House Library

Senate House Library is the central library for the University of London, and the home library for the School of Advanced Study.

We offer access and research support to collections covering Arts, Humanities and Social Science, and are home to a number of unique and distinctive Special Collections in the heart of London's student and research community.


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