Library Assistant - Summer Internship

St Edmund's College, University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily allowance for food and drinks

Free car parking (where available)

Job summary

St Edmund's College, University of Cambridge seeks a Summer Intern to support the Library team from 6 July to 28 August 2026. You'll assist with the Library stock check and gain valuable experience in an academic library environment.

The ideal candidate has strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with a keen attention to detail. This role offers a working allowance for food and drinks, alongside free car parking where available.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a Library environment.
• Understanding of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Ability to follow instructions and agreed processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the annual Library stock check, including locating and verifying items.
• Work with Library staff to identify missing or damaged items.
• Support the maintenance of the Library collection.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independence

Proactive approach

Familiarity with Library Management System

Job description

Contract: Fixed-term, 6 July – 28 August 2026 (Monday–Friday, 1pm–5pm)

Salary: £13.88 per hour + 14.53% holiday allowance

Location: Cambridge, StEdmund’s College

Contract type: Fixed-term, 6 July to 28 August 2026 (Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm)

We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Summer Intern to support the Library team during the annual stock check period. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands‑on experience in an academic library environment while working as part of a friendly and supportive team.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the annual Library stock check, including locating, scanning and verifying items.
• Work with Library staff to identify missing, mis‑shelved or damaged items.
• Support the maintenance and organisation of the Library collection.
• Carry out routine shelving, tidying and collection‑care tasks as required.
• Complete ad hoc tasks as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to take instruction and follow agreed processes
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience working in a Library environment.
• Understanding of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Experience using a Library Management System.
• Understanding of how library data is presented for stock checks and how to process it.

Key Skills

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Reliability and a proactive approach.
• Ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks.

Benefits

• Working daily allowance for food and drinks*
• Free car parking (where available)

In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its Data Protection Policy.

Any offer of employment is subject to evidence of your right to work in the UK and the receipt of satisfactory references.

Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the required criteria.