Senior Library Assistant

3 days ago

South Kensington, Greater London, United Kingdom Imperial College London Full time £40,005 - £45,616 per year

Job number

ACA00446

Faculties

Academic Services

Departments

Library

Salary or Salary range

£41,005 - £45,616 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - Hybrid

Contract type work pattern

Full time - Open ended

Posting End Date

26 Nov 2025

About the role

This post is an excellent opportunity to work within the Library Liaison Team (Business, Engineering and Natural Sciences) at Imperial College London. As Senior Library Assistant for Natural Sciences, you will be part of a friendly team that provides high-quality support to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of staff and students.

The role offers excellent scope for professional development and is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of academic librarianship. You will gain experience in a wide range of academic support activities, including teaching, reading list management, and user engagement. You'll be encouraged to contribute ideas, take initiative, and develop your own areas of interest while also having access to training and development opportunities to help you build your skills.

What you would be doing

In this role you will assist the Liaison Librarians by performing multiple tasks including:

  • preparing and delivering library inductions and teaching sessions;
  • answering enquiries and providing one-to-one support;
  • assisting with collection development and stock management;
  • assisting with the collection and development of reading lists;
  • assisting in the creation of guidance and support material in a variety of formats.
What we are looking for

You will have experience of working in an appropriate library environment and possess excellent customer care skills. You should have experience of providing guidance and support in the use of a range of information resources. You will have excellent communication skills and be committed to achieving team goals through cooperation and mutual support.

A summary of the essential requirements (full list of essential criteria are listed in the job description):

  • Education to 'A' level, or equivalent qualifications or experience.
  • Experience in delivering library services, ideally within the higher education sector environment.
  • Experience in providing guidance, training and personal support on the use of electronic and print information resources.
  • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Library Management Systems.
  • An enthusiastic, self-motivated team player, who is committed to achieving team goals through cooperation and mutual support.
What we can offer you
  • The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
  • 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.
Further information

This is a permanent full-time post, 35 hours per week

This role is based on a hybrid work model, combining remote and in-office work.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Katharine Thompson, Liaison Librarian:

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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 webpages.

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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