Library Assistant

Norwich; Norwich; On-site; GBP 4,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

University Library seeks two Library Assistants to provide frontline support for users during evening hours. You will be the first point of contact, helping with information inquiries and ensuring a responsive, welcoming service.

Duties include basic IT and reprographics support, plus general administrative tasks. You should have excellent organisation, good communication, and knowledge of art, design or media disciplines.

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent is essential.
• Good general education is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide information support to Library users.
• Provide basic IT support.
• Provide reprographic support.
• Carry out general library administration duties.

Skills

Information support

Basic IT

Reprographics

Administrative duties

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English

Job description

The Library is a successful University resource for students which scores highly in the National Student Survey and is a popular and distinctive learning resource for student of arts, design, architecture and media.

We are seeking to appoint two Library Assistants to provide front line support for users of the Library. The postholders will be the first point of contact for Library users and will assist in maintaining an effective Library service during evening opening hours.

The duties are wide ranging and include providing information support to Library users, basic IT and reprographic support as well as general library administrative duties.

You will be committed to providing a professional standard of service, with excellent organisation and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to work on your own initiative. Candidates will ideally have knowledge of art design and media related disciplines. A good standard of general education and a GCSE or equivalent qualification in English is essential.

Salary: £3,999.50 per annum Pro-rated from a full-time equivalent salary of £27,319 per annum

Closing Date: 23/08/2026 11:00 pm

Interview Date: 03/09/2026