Assistant Librarian

Chichester College Group; Chichester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Chichester College Group is seeking an Assistant Librarian to join our friendly Library team at the Chichester campus, supporting students and staff with information skills and learning resources.

You will deliver front-line customer service, help with inductions and electronic learning resources, and work with curriculum teams to develop library services during term time.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-focused library environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily library operations and front-line customer service.
• Support catalogue, stock management and learning resources.
• Deliver library inductions and information skills sessions.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to enhance services.

Skills

Customer-focused library experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Assistant Librarian

Looking for a part-time, term time only library role that makes a real difference to students' learning experience?

Chichester College Group is seeking an Assistant Librarian to join our friendly Library team. Based at our Chichester campus, you will help deliver an outstanding library service, support students and staff, and work with curriculum teams to develop library resources, information skills and learning support services.

As our Assistant Librarian, you will:

• Oversee the cataloguing of printed books and support effective stock management.
• Develop and promote library stock and services through collaboration with curriculum teams across the campus.
• Provide excellent front-line customer service on the enquiry and circulation desks.
• Support the delivery of library inductions, information skills sessions and electronic learning resources.

What we can offer you in this role:

• The opportunity to support student success and enhance the learning experience across the College.
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative Library team.
• A diverse student body, positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences.
• An environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, helping to change lives through learning.

What you will bring to the role:

• Experience working in a customer-focused library environment.
• Education to degree level.
• A librarianship or information management qualification (or willingness to work towards one) would be advantageous.
• Proven communication and interpersonal skills.