Graduate Library Trainee

targetjobs UK; ST Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité un stage à temps plein dans le secteur des bibliothèques pour un diplômé de l'Université de St Andrews, offrant une expérience pratique précieuse. Le stage inclut différentes activités comme l'engagement des utilisateurs et la gestion de collections. Les candidats doivent posséder de solides compétences en communication et en attention au détail.

Benefits

30 jours de congé annuel, plus 5 jours fériés

Contributions financières à la relocalisation

Membre du S&LAS Pension Scheme

Environnement de travail hybride

Programme de formation et développement inclus

Membre de bien-être Peppy

Qualifications

• Motivé(e), avec une grande attention aux détails.
• Excellentes compétences en communication nécessaires.
• Capacité à travailler en équipe.

Responsibilities

• Engagement auprès des utilisateurs au guichet d'accueil.
• Création de listes de lecture en ligne et de matériel de soutien.
• Gestion des acquisitions et prêts interbibliothèques.

Skills

Communication

Attention au détail

Travail en équipe

Job description

Responsibilities

The Libraries & Museums Unit is delighted to offer an opportunity for a recent University of St Andrews graduate to gain relevant practical experience within an Academic Library setting and explore this sector as a potential career choice. The successful candidate will take part in a programme of activities, working across all teams, giving them an insight into the range of work available. These will include:

• User engagement - handling enquiries at the helpdesk and involvement in orientation and other user-focussed events.
• Creating and editing online reading lists and developing educational support materials.
• Print and digital Acquisitions and Inter-Library Loan
• Collection management and Metadata practices, working on a specified donation or project for both Library and University Collections
• Supporting Open Research initiatives
  
  

As part of the programme, trainees will participate in the development opportunities offered to all Libraries & Museums staff and will also visit other Libraries in different sectors to gain an understanding of the broader library and information sector.

Qualifications

Applicants should be well-motivated team players, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the importance of customer service are essential. Intensive training on key systems and procedures will be provided.

Job Details

This is a full-time fixed-term post until 31st July 2026, with the successful candidate working 36.25 hours per week.

Employee Benefits

• Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays
• Financial contribution to relocation, if eligible
• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• A range of wellbeing initiatives including membership of Peppy, a health application that connects staff to expert practitioners and personalized support on health matters
  
  

This post will be split between the Main Library and the Eden Campus at Guardbridge, a state-of-the-art working environment for professional services units.

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.

Closing Date: 30 June 2025

Interview Date: 17 July 2025

**Please quote ref:** **CG2124RS**

• School/Unit:** Libraries & Museums
  
  

Posted: 16/06/2025

Closing time: 23:59