Lead Library Assistant, Reader Services (Part-Time)

The British Library; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 2.5 privilege days

Civil Service pension

Flexible working

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Job summary

The British Library at St Pancras is seeking a Leading Library Assistant to join our Reader Services team, delivering excellent support for access to our extensive collections. You will contribute to a range of Reading Room duties and member services, helping readers and maintaining accurate records.

You will work 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00, with duties including issuing materials, handling enquiries, and supporting training and service improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• Reading Room duties and handling materials.
• Responding to reader enquiries and maintaining records.
• Supporting training and service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Reading Room duties including issuing and returning materials.
• Respond to reader enquiries with accurate information.
• Maintain records on Library systems and support operational priorities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

The British Library at St Pancras is seeking a Leading Library Assistant to join our Reader Services team, delivering excellent support for access to our extensive collections. You will contribute to a range of Reading Room duties and member services, helping readers and maintaining accurate records.

You will work 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 10:00–14:00, with duties including issuing materials, handling enquiries, and supporting training and service improvements as needed.