Principal Library Assistant Grade 5 (Part-time)

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Liverpool seeks a Principal Library Assistant to support open access developments and ensure research accessibility. This part-time role focuses on efficiently delivering services to academic colleagues, with attention to detail in data recording. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience. The role offers an opportunity to be part of a skilled team within Libraries, Museums, and Galleries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an efficient, high-quality service to academic and professional services.
• Record and analyze data accurately.
• Act as a point of contact for open access publishing enquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data recording and analysis

Education

Minimum of three GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above

Job description

Overview

The University of Liverpool is seeking a pro-active and organised Principal Library Assistant to join our skilled Open Research team. This role is crucial to supporting open access developments and ensuring the accessibility of the University\'s research output.

Responsibilities

• You will focus on delivering an efficient, high-quality service to both academic and professional services colleagues that enables the most effective use of open access (OA) publishing options.
• You will have a strong attention to detail and the ability to record and analyse data to a high degree of accuracy.
• Your work will directly enable open access publishing, and the data collected will inform decisions on where best to employ our OA funds.
• You will provide support by acting as a point of contact for colleagues across the university for enquiries relating to open access publishing options.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a valued team within Libraries, Museums and Galleries. The team provide the vital support services that allow our researchers to take advantage of open access publishing.

Working hours

Part time, 17.5 hours per week. The expectation for this role would be to work weekday afternoons with at least 40% on campus. The final working hours pattern will be finalised with the successful candidate.

Qualifications

You should have a minimum of three GCSE or equivalent qualification, at grade C or above, including English and Maths.

Application information

Contact Liz Roberts (Open Access Manager) [e-mail] for more information.

Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing Monday 20 October 2025, subject to change.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.