Senior Library Assistant (Part Time)

CamWebDir; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working opportunities

36 days annual leave pro rata

Parental leave (maternity/paternity/ad

Discounts on major retailers

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

University of Cambridge is advertising a Senior Library Assistant (Part Time) within the Casimir Lewy Librarian team. The role supports user-centred library services for students, researchers and academics across multiple faculties, with duties spanning enquiries, reading lists, cataloguing and training.

The post is permanent, part-time (0.8 FTE) and can be worked across 4 or 5 days. We welcome applicants with library experience, strong communication skills and a customer-focused approach, who

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a library or information service.
• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.
• Customer-focused approach and commitment to high-quality services.

Responsibilities

• Assist library users with a broad range of enquiries.
• Create and maintain online reading lists and VLE integration.
• Assist in purchasing, classification and cataloguing of modern books.
• Support new student inductions and information literacy training.
• Develop and manage the library's online presence including webpages, guides and social media.

Skills

Communication

Inter-personal skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Job description

# Senior Library Assistant (Part Time)UUniversity of CambridgeCB2 1TNvia University of CambridgePosted 12 Oct 2026Apply on cam.ac.uk →Ever wanted to work in an institution that is home to one of the world's great collections of cultural treasures and research materials?Spanning thousands of years of human thought and discovery, Cambridge University Libraries and Archives house unique treasures and research materials made up of nearly ten million books, maps, manuscripts, photographs and priceless objects.The roleJoin the Casimir Lewy Librarian in supporting the delivery of effective, inclusive and user-centred library services to students, researchers and academics within the Faculty of Philosophy, the Institute for Technology and Humanity, and the wider university.The post is permanent and with part-time hours of 29.2 hours per week or FTE 0.8 which can be worked across 4 or 5 days (Monday-Friday).As Senior Library Assistant you will• Assist library users with a broad range of enquiries.• Create and maintain online reading lists, including integration with the virtual learning environment.• Assist in the purchasing, classification and cataloguing of modern books.• Participate in the development and delivery of new student inductions and information literacy training.• Manage and develop the library's online presence including its webpages, subject guides and social media.What we are looking for• Experience of working in a library or information service.• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills.• A customer-focused approach and a commitment to delivering high-quality services both in-person and online.• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a small library team, and on projects taking place across the wider Cambridge University Libraries & Archives network.What we offer• Flexible working opportunities.• Generous annual leave allowance of 36 days. For new part-time employees, annual leave will be pro rata'd based on days worked.• Exceptional parental leave (including maternity, paternity / co-parent, adoption and shared parental leave).• Discounts on major retailers.• Professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships and access to a variety of training courses.In applications, we advise you to clearly state how your skills or experience meet the criteria listed the Person Specification section of the Further Particulars.We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.For informal enquiries please contact Jo Harcus, Casimir Lewy Librarian at [e-mail] or 01223 331889.Application closing date: Sunday 25 October 2026. Interview date: Week commencing 2 November 2026For further details please refer to the Further Particulars.Please quote reference VE51342 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.