Library Resources Assistant NU6726-2

Newman University; Birmingham; Vor Ort; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Disability Confident

Zusammenfassung

Newman University is seeking a Library Resources Assistant to support day-to-day library technical and digital services. You will work in a small team to ensure access to print and electronic resources for students, staff and users.

Full-time, on-site role based in Birmingham. Training provided across acquisitions, circulation, stock management, inter-library loans, and statistics collation, with a focus on accurate, timely service and strong IT skills.

Qualifikationen

• No prior library experience required, but administrative experience is essential.
• Good literacy and numeracy, and confidence with IT systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 and standard software packages.

Aufgaben

• Support acquisitions of books, journals and e-resources.
• Provide circulation support and stock management.
• Assist with inter-library loans, scanning and statistics recording.
• Respond to enquiries from students, staff and library users.

Kenntnisse

Administrative experience

Literacy

Numeracy

IT skills

Microsoft 365

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Library Resources Assistant NU6726-2

Company: Newman University

Salary: Meets national minimum wage

Hours: Full-time

Location: Birmingham, B32 3NT

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 9 Nov 2026

Closing date: 23 Nov 2026

Summary

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.

Essential requirements

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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