Library Resources Assistant

Newman; Bartley Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Newman University Library is seeking a Library Resources Assistant to support day-to-day library operations, including access to print and electronic resources, acquisitions, and user support.

You will join a small team, develop IT skills (Microsoft 365), handle stock management and inter-library loans, and provide accurate data entry and statistics. No prior library experience required; administrative background and a proactive, flexible approach are valued.

Qualifications

• Requires administrative experience and good literacy/numeracy.
• Strong IT skills and familiarity with standard software packages.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with acquisitions of books, journals and e-resources.
• Provide circulation support and stock management.
• Support income reconciliation and statistics collection.
• Coordinate scanning services and inter-library loans as needed.
• Collaborate across Library teams and act as a contact point for colleagues.

Skills

Administrative experience

IT skills

Microsoft 365

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Library Resources Assistant (Post Ref: NU6726-2)

23 November 2026

Interviews:

14 & 15 December 2026

Full time

37

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the successful and highly regarded library service at Birmingham Newman University as a Library Resources Assistant, supporting the day-to-day delivery of library technical & digital services. Working as part of a small team, you will help ensure that students, staff and other library users are able to access and use print and electronic resources effectively.

You will be trained to undertake a range of duties in key areas of Library operations, such as acquisitions of books, journals and e-resources, circulation support, income reconciliation, stock management, scanning services, inter-library loans and collating and recording statistics. You will work across all functions supported by the team, but will have your own specific area(s) of responsibility and act as a point of contact for colleagues across the Library.

No prior experience of working in a library is required, but the successful candidate must have previous administrative experience, a good level of literacy and numeracy, and strong IT skills. You will need a logical approach to problem-solving, the ability to work accurately and methodically, and confidence in using standard software packages such as Microsoft 365. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to respond positively to a range of enquiries from students, staff and colleagues. You should be committed to providing a timely, accurate and high-quality service, be enthusiastic about adopting new technologies, and be able to work flexibly and adaptably in a busy library environment.

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Chantelle Wilcox at [e-mail] , to discuss the role further.