Assistant Librarian - Psychology [Temporary Cover] (Part Time)

Cambridge University Libraries invite applications from motivated, creative, and customer-focused individuals for a unique opportunity that blends excellence in liaison librarianship with the benefits of a collaborative job-share arrangement.

Reporting to the Biological Sciences Librarian and working collaboratively with a cross-school team, the post offers the opportunity to exercise professional judgment with a high degree of autonomy while contributing directly to the learning, research, and teaching activities of the staff and students of the Department of Psychology.

We are seeking candidates who have a strong commitment to user service, experience working in a library, and proven involvement in website projects. You will be a positive and proactive individual with the ability to work alone and in a team. You will be an excellent communicator and enjoy collaborating and building strong effective relationships with faculty, students, and other stakeholders.

This is a part time, fixed term position for 12 months, with the potential for a one year extension, working onsite for 18.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with set hours that give you a great work-life balance!

Applications are welcome from external and internal candidates, including internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University. Please ensure you speak to your line manager should you wish to apply.

Join us. Your skills can make a difference! 

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the apply button above.

For informal enquiries please contact Funmike Ifie, Biological Sciences Librarian, Cambridge University Libraries at yoi20@cam.ac.uk or 07761044287

Application closing date: Wednesday, 10 September 2025 Interview date: Thursday, 25 September 2025

For further details please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification

Please quote reference WT47003 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.

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