Library Assistant: Flexible Campus Hours & Workshops

Global Banking School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 public holidays

Workplace pension

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible Benefits

Perks@Work discounts

Reward program

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

GEDU Global Education in East London is seeking a Library Assistant to join our Provost department. You will manage circulation, support study spaces, assist students, and deliver in-class library sessions across campuses on evenings and weekends.

The role requires friendly, proactive service, good communication, and basic troubleshooting with library systems. You will work 30 hours per week on-site, with shifts across campuses, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to student learning.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering excellent front-line service.
• Friendly; able to engage with a diverse student base.
• Experience working with students in classroom or instructional settings.
• Confidence delivering 30–60 minute library-in-the-classroom sessions.
• Clear verbal and written communication for guiding resources and policies.
• Ability to collaborate with lecturers and staff.
• Multitask and prioritise in busy environments.
• Accurate records for loans, reservations and inventory.
• Ability to use standard digital tools (Office, email, browsers).
• Comfort with library systems and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Willingness to work across campuses and shifts, including evenings/weekends.
• Team player focused on service quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee checkout and return processes for library materials and laptops.
• Maintain loan records and ensure policy compliance.
• Assist users with borrowing policies and renewals.
• Monitor and manage study spaces and reservation system.
• Provide in-class library sessions and student guidance.
• Help users locate books, databases, and digital resources.
• Support equipment like printers and laptops with basic troubleshooting.
• Shelve and maintain library collections and inventory.
• Provide friendly service and direct visitors to resources.
• Coordinate across campuses and flexible scheduling as needed.
• Promote library services and events to students.

Skills

Front-line service

Student engagement

Classroom instruction

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Record keeping

Digital tools

Campus coverage

Technical troubleshooting

Tools

Koha

Alma

Sierra

Microsoft Office

Job description

GEDU Global Education in East London is seeking a Library Assistant to join our Provost department. You will manage circulation, support study spaces, assist students, and deliver in-class library sessions across campuses on evenings and weekends.

The role requires friendly, proactive service, good communication, and basic troubleshooting with library systems. You will work 30 hours per week on-site, with shifts across campuses, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to student learning.