CASUAL - Library Assistant

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Durham University – College of St Hild and St Bede invites applications for a Casual Library Assistant (26001425). The role involves helping with stock maintenance, assisting with events, and keeping the library welcoming for staff and students.

Successful candidates will be current students of the College and will receive a casual rate of £13.45 per hour for typical 5-hour contracts. The university supports flexible working and fair recruitment practices.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student of College of St Hild and St Bede.
• Casual rate with typical 5 hours.
• Disability, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with stock maintenance of books in the library.
• Assist College with hosting small events in the college library.
• Keep the library tidy, organised and welcoming.
• Promote the college library to students and resources it has to offer.
• Maintain good working relationships with staff and students.

Skills

Stock management

Event hosting

Customer service

Communication

Job description

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]

Job Description – CASUAL – Library Assistant (26001425)

Job Description

CASUAL – Library Assistant (26001425)

College of St Hild and St Bede

Graded Casual : - £13.45 Per Hour

Casual/Atypical (Fees) - Atypical

Typical/Contracted Hours : 5 hours

Closing Date

08-Nov-2026, 11:59:00 PM

The University

At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally.

Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University.

Further information about the University can be found here .

The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required.

Role

Responsibilities

Library Assistant

Casual rate

Under instruction and following appropriate training:

Assist with stock maintenance of books in the library

Assist College with hosting small events in the college library

Keep the library tidy, organised and welcoming

Promote the college library to students and resources it has to offer

Maintain good working relationships with staff and students

Please note: You must be a current student of College of St Hild and St Bede

Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement : Not Applicable.

We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities, neurodiversity and long-term health conditions, and we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.

We will make adjustments to support the recruitment and interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, adjustments will be made to support people within their role.

If you are unable to complete your application via our recruitment system or would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to support you in the application process, please get in touch with us on [e-mail]