Principal Library Assistant, Part Time

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

Job summary

A university in the UK is seeking a pro-active and organised Principal Library Assistant to join their Open Research team. This part-time role (17.5 hours per week) is vital for supporting open access developments and ensuring the accessibility of research output. Applicants should have a minimum of three GCSEs or equivalent, including English and Maths. Working hours are primarily weekday afternoons, with flexibility in the final schedule.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an efficient, high-quality service to both academic and professional services colleagues.
• Act as a point of contact for enquiries relating to open access publishing options.
• Support services for researchers in open access publishing.

Education

Minimum of three GCSEs or equivalent qualification, at grade C or above, including English and Maths

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

• Deliver an efficient, high-quality service to both academic and professional services colleagues that enables the most effective use of open access (OA) publishing options.
• Provide support by acting as a point of contact for colleagues across the university for enquiries relating to open access publishing options.
• Be part of a valued team within Libraries, Museums and Galleries. The team provides 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 is to work weekday afternoons with at least 40% on campus. The final working hours pattern will be finalised with the successful candidate.
• Interviews are anticipated to take place week commencing Monday 20 October 2025, subject to change.

Qualifications

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

Contact

For more information, contact Liz Roberts (Open Access Manager) at [e-mail].