Assistant Academic Support Librarian

The opportunity
Wimbledon College of Arts has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Assistant Academic Support Librarian to join our team on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

As a member of the Library Services Team, you will contribute to the development of high-quality and student-focused library services which support the academic activities of the University. You will contribute to the daily operational running of the library, which includes local frontline services and working in a functional team. You will support specified courses and programmes of study, establishing constructive working relationships with course teams, and promoting access to resources, collections and services through effective academic liaison.

You will assist in the provision of enquiry services and develop learning materials which encourage the use of resources and services. You will also answer enquiries in person and online, via our live chat service, ASK and assist users with general directional and initial information enquiries, including the use of the library catalogue and electronic information resources. You will supervise and contribute to library shelving plus related activities, demonstrating an understanding of manual handling guidelines which will be required when lifting heavy items.

Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, with a requirement to work at least one evening per week until 6:15pm. Remote work opportunities may be available, depending on operational needs.

About you
We are looking for someone with a compassionate and student-centred approach. You should have a degree level qualification and/or relevant library qualifications and relevant experience in a library or other education or information role.

You will be able to work well in a team and be a first-rate communicator with excellent written, presentation and liaison skills. You must also demonstrate the ability to teach information skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office with good IT skills too.

We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

For further details and to apply please click the 'Apply' button.

Closing date: 16^th July 2025, 23:55.

If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact AGstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

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