Library Assistant (User Services) Part Time

About the role

Imperial College London Library Services are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Library Assistant (Part-Time) to join our User Services team, supporting the provision of efficient and effective library services to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of our users.

The part-time role focuses on front of house user support and a high standard of customer care is required. You will also be assigned administrative tasks to support the front of house activities.

What you would be doing

• Welcoming library users and dealing with all enquiries received via phone, email or in person at the Information hub.
• Assisting library users to locate print and online publications and explain how to use e-journals and databases.
• Day-to-day operation of the team’s ‘ASK the Library’ enquiry service, the online library chat module LibChat and issue desk mailbox, answering standard and non-standard enquiries.
• Creating user records on the library management system, ensuring users provide the correct documentation to access the library.  

What we are looking for

You will need at least five 9–4 (A*-C) GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications. You should have previous experience of providing a frontline library service and a good knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. We are looking for applicants with good communication, organisation and time management skills. 

The post is a part-time, permanent post. The standard working days will be Wednesday 13.00 – 17.30, and Thursday and Friday 09.30 – 17.30 but you will normally work at least one early shift per week (8.30 – 16.30) and one late shift (11.00 – 19.00). You will also work one weekend day, Saturday or Sunday 10.00 – 18.00 on a termly rota, usually once every 4 weeks.

What we can offer you

• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: m.koziel@imperial.ac.uk

The main location will be the South Kensington campus, but you may be required to work at other campuses as required. 

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