Evening Library Assistant

The opportunity

We regularly recruit Library Assistants for our Evening teams.

Currently, we have one vacant post working term-time only for up to 33 weeks per year.

Central St Martins 1 X Evening Library Assistant:Monday – Friday: 18.00 – 22.15 (4.25 hrs a day)

Any remaining hours are contact hours which are worked over the year by agreement with you and your line manager, to accommodate weekday opening, plus staff training and development.

As part of the requirement of the role you may occasionally be required to work at any of the other UAL college libraries: Central St Martins, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion, Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon.

As part of the Evening team, you will assist with the effective delivery of library services on your designated site. You will be instrumental in contributing to the development and delivery of high quality customer-focused services at the University by providing assistance to all students and ensuring its effective and timely delivery.

You will participate in front-line services and administrative duties including support for self-issue systems, IT and printing.  You will assist users with directional and initial information enquiries; including the use of the library catalogue, electronic information resources and participate in roaming support.
You will also be required to participate in shelving activities and demonstrate an understanding of manual handling guidelines which will be required when lifting heavy items.

About you

You should have relevant library or customer service experience, excellent communication skills both written and oral and be IT literate.  Working in a small team you will provide a positive and responsive customer service.

In return, we offer a competitive employment package including a salary that reflects working in London; an attractive pension scheme; and commitment to your continuing personal and career development in an environment that encourages creativity, diversity and excellence.  Relocation assistance is available.

If you have any queries you may contact ADS Recruitment Team via email ADSRecruitment@arts.ac.uk or telephone: 020 7514 2965.