Library Assistant

GORDON YATES; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable not-for-profit media group is seeking a Library Assistant to begin immediately in Southbank. This office-based role involves supporting the Senior Librarian and performing various library duties, including cataloguing and assisting users. Candidates should have previous library experience and strong organisational skills. The position offers £18-19 per hour, with a potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a library or information management setting is desired.
• Ability to engage positively with a diverse range of users.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Librarian in providing a proactive service.
• Engage in library enquiries and help with material requests.
• Carry out cataloguing, shelving, and general library duties.
• Assist in purchasing stock and promoting library collections.

Skills

Previous experience in a library or similar environment

Positive and friendly communication

Good organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Overview

Library Assistant; We are seeking a Library Assistant - to start immediately for a few months. Due to the nature of the role, it is office-based; Southbank. Rate: £18-19 per hour (£31,554 if permanent).

About the employer

Our client is a reputable not-for-profit media group located in Central London. Hybrid working.

What will you be doing?

To support the Senior Librarian in providing a proactive frontline service for all visitors to the client\'s Library. Undertake general library duties, such as basic cataloguing, shelving, tidying, processing and other stock maintenance. Support the aims of the wider Library & Learning team.

• Fully participate in the rota allocation, including regular evening and weekend duties.
• As part of general reading room duty, answer library enquiries within an agreed timeframe; handle the registration of library users and direct other researchers as appropriate; deal with user requests for materials and assistance as required; deal with any first-line problems including IT and technical support for OPACs and scanning equipment.
• Carry out general library duties, including processing of new material, repairing or conserving older material, shelving, tidying, weeding, following missing book protocols.
• Process and supply materials from onsite and offsite storage and, when necessary, digitise material for delivery to the reading room or to remote users; contribute to the library usage statistics as required.
• Support metadata work by creating basic skeleton records of relevant library material in the library management system; as part of CPD contribute to cataloguing projects when necessary.
• Help with purchasing stock; checking publisher lists and passing on recommendations to acquisitions staff.
• Participate in student and researcher inductions, library tours and events; assist with the promotion of the library and collections both in venue and online.

About you

• Previous experience in a library or similar environment
• A demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in libraries and information management
• Ability to deal in a positive and friendly manner with a wide range of users with different needs and expectations
• Experience of working in a public facing role
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to manage and meet deadlines