Library Assistant

Coventry University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to provide exceptional customer service and support for print and electronic collections. The role involves working closely with students and staff to enhance their library experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a good standard of education, including GCSEs in English and Maths. Join a supportive team dedicated to empowering students through education.

Benefits

30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants

CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

Cycle To work scheme

Qualifications

• Good standard of education including GCSE level in English and Maths.
• Confident user of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality customer-focused service to students and staff.
• Support management of print and electronic collections.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Microsoft 365

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

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Our Mission

Coventry University Group is a global education group with a mission of Creating Better Futures. Driven by our passion and belief that through education, equity, and innovation our students, people, and communities are empowered to transform their lives and the world around them. Our people are the key to our success and each role within the group plays a key role in shaping the world around us.

CU Academic Services Limited, a wholly owned sister company of Coventry University, is seeking to appoint a part-time Library Assistant for our North Greenwich campus which is adjacent to the O2 arena, London.

The Role

As part of the Library Academic Liaison and Skills team in London, a Library Assistant role is to deliver a high quality customer focused service to students and staff of the University, face to face, by phone and online. They help to underpin the student experience by undertaking a range of duties supporting the management of print and electronic collections, including circulation of stock, the acquisition and activation of new resources, digitisation and document supply services.

This post is based at the North Greenwich campus of CU London, and is 0.5 FTE position working an average of 18.75 hours a week across Monday to Friday around the hours of 10.30 – 2.30pm, however we are able to consider alternative working hours.

Our Successful Candidate

You will have a good standard of education including GCSE level in English and Maths, and be a confident user of Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

This role is a customer facing role therefore you will be required to offer an excellent level of customer service and professionalism.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal are essential.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits including:

• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants

• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers

• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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  Associate

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• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Higher Education

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