Assistant Library Officer

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Library Officer to join our friendly and collaborative Content & Discovery team.

This role primarily supports the Print Content Librarian and Metadata & Discovery Officer in managing the Library’s teaching and research print collections, as well as cataloguing a wide range of library materials, both online and physical. You will play a key role in stock review, cataloguing, and reclassification projects, and will also have the opportunity to contribute to other areas of the wider team’s work.

In addition, you will provide support across the Library, Culture and Heritage division, assisting users both online, via our library chat service, and in person at service desks.

About you

You will have strong organisational and planning skills. Your excellent interpersonal and communication abilities enable you to work effectively with colleagues and library users, both in person and in writing. You will be confident in working independently, as well as collaboratively within a small team, and you are proficient in using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office, to manage your workload efficiently.

You will have experience in using computer systems for records management, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ideally, you will also have experience in maintaining physical stock and cataloguing or metadata management, or the ability to develop the skills on the job. Previous experience in a library or higher education environment would be advantageous.

About our Division

Founded in 1961, the University Library is an important research facility in the UK with exceptional services and internationally significant collections. Today the Library is far more than a building and a collection of printed materials. It plays a central role in the creation, publication, application and preservation of knowledge and research at our thriving University.

As a crucial partner in the University’s learning and research agendas, the Library constantly seeks ways to be as closely connected as possible to the changing nature of the work of Schools to contribute fully to the enrichment of the lives of their students and the advancement of their research.

Please find further information regarding the division at Library: University of Sussex

Why work here

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

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Further Key Information

Please contact Sean Goddard (s.p.goddard@sussex.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply, click the 'Apply' button above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. 

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

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