Assistant Librarian (Systems and Discovery)

The opportunity

The role is based within the Library Services Resources & Systems team, supporting the management and delivery of electronic information and library systems for all our colleges.

You will contribute to the development and delivery of high quality and student-focused library services which support the academic activities of the University and its constituent colleges.

You will monitor and respond to Library Systems; RFID (self-service); and e-resource queries, escalate problems to the appropriate person, as necessary. You will assist with the maintenance and development of enquiry, CMS and portal software to support and promote our resources; assist in the maintenance of statistics, and assist with SCONUL data collection, producing reports as required. You will also contribute to the use of the Library Services website; SharePoint; and social media as a communication channel.

You will support colleagues in R&S, contribute to and participate in project activities, including Task and Finish groups, and represent library services at internal and external meetings where required.

About you

We are looking for someone with a degree level qualification and relevant work experience. A recognised library qualification or relevant experience in other education or information roles and related disciplines is desirable (e.g. CILIP accreditation, non academic library or archives experience, NVQ’s or apprenticeship, library or teaching post graduate cert/dip/MA/MSC).

Some knowledge of working with library management and electronic information systems is desirable, as well as the application of content management and administrative enquiry software, in an academic environment.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be IT literate and ideally have an interest in the subject areas of UAL.

All our library service roles contribute to running our frontline service. This role does, however, offer some opportunities for working from home.

In return, University of the Arts London offers generous leave, an attractive salary and pension plus a commitment to your continuing personal development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity. 

If you have any queries about this role, please contact Jaspreet Kaur, Resourcing Adviser via email Educationstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk or 020 7514 9627.

What we offer

We are UAL

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

For the fourth year running, University of the Arts London is the world’s second University for Art and Design in the QS World University Rankings® 2022. Our diverse and talented community comprises over 5,000 academic, professional, and technical staff. Together we are committed to social purpose. This includes creating a better a more sustainable world and championing race equality. 

UAL is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We offer highly creative working environments that inspire staff across all areas to fulfil their potential and continuous training to further develop their skills and expertise. We also offer hybrid and flexible working practices, and excellent staff benefits to improve your work life balance. 

Library Services at UAL provides access to unique collections for all staff and students, and provides its staff with continuing development and training in an environment that encourages excellence, creativity and diversity.

Our culture