Library Attendant

Newcastle University; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle University is seeking Library Attendants to support daily library operations and customer service across campus libraries. You will ensure safety and security during shifts with varying emphasis and may work at different library sites.

Shifts include evening, overnight, and weekend openings, and the role requires adaptability to changing duties in a busy, vibrant campus environment. This is a place-based role with a focus on reliability and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to library users
• Ensure library is opened safely and securely during shifts
• May be required to work at any of the Library sites
• Shifts may include evening, overnight and weekend openings

Job description

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

This is a place-based role in a busy vibrant campus, Library Attendants are essential to the running of the University libraries, working either during core Library service hours or during evening, overnight and weekend opening hours. You will provide excellent customer service and ensure that the library is opened safely and securely during periods of limited staffing. You may be required to work at any of the Library sites, and duties will vary in emphasis depending on the shifts that are worked.