Campus Library Assistant - Flexible Student Support

GBS; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

GBS in Birmingham is seeking a Library Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term, part-time role to support students and staff with library services.

You will rotate across campuses, deliver in-class library sessions, manage loans and study spaces, and assist with cataloguing and resource access, contributing to a welcoming learning environment.

The role offers a collaborative team, flexible evenings and weekends, and opportunities to develop information-literacy skills within a busy university setting.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver excellent front-line service.
• Friendly, approachable and able to engage effectively with a diverse user base.
• Experience working with students in a classroom or instructional setting.
• Confidence delivering 30–60 minute library-in-the-classroom sessions.
• Clear verbal and written communication, particularly in guiding students and explaining resources or policies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with lecturers and other staff.
• Able to multitask and prioritise in a busy environment.
• Accurate records management (loans, reservations, inventory).
• Ability to use standard digital tools (Microsoft Office, email, web browsers).
• Willingness to work across different campuses and shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Capable of working as part of a team, while also managing tasks independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Accurate shelving, cataloguing and maintenance of resources.

Responsibilities

• Circulation services: oversee checkout and return process for library materials.
• Maintain accurate records of loans, returns and overdue items.
• Assist users with borrowing policies and renewals/fees.
• Study space management and room reservations.
• Guide students to locate books, articles and resources.
• Provide basic tech support for library equipment.
• Shelving returned books and maintaining cataloging.
• Support staff with administrative tasks and events.
• Rotate between campuses and cover evenings/weekends.
• Promote library services and events to students.

Tools

Koha

Alma

Sierra

Job description

GBS in Birmingham is seeking a Library Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term, part-time role to support students and staff with library services.

You will rotate across campuses, deliver in-class library sessions, manage loans and study spaces, and assist with cataloguing and resource access, contributing to a welcoming learning environment.

The role offers a collaborative team, flexible evenings and weekends, and opportunities to develop information-literacy skills within a busy university setting.