Library Assistant

Interviews will be held: 14^th & 15^th May 2026

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The successful candidate(s) will have to ensure that they have the right to work in the UK or be able to secure this through another means without the sponsorship of the University. Further information about sponsorship is available on the UK Visas and Immigration Website UK Visas and Immigration Website

Are you a reliable, self-motivated and team-orientated person, with good interpersonal and communication skills?  If so, we have an opportunity for you to join our team and help us provide an efficient and welcoming enquiry service to our users in this busy section of the Library.  

You will also undertake clerical duties as well as regular shelving and stock handling duties.

Experience of library work, including dealing directly with library users, would be an advantage. 

You will have:

• Education to GCSE standard or equivalent (including English and Maths)
• Experience of customer service work including dealing directly with customers
• Good interpersonal skills for customer care and team working
• Good basic IT skills
• Attentive to detail and accuracy
• The ability to cope with the physical demands of the job

When applying, please ensure you write a full and informative cover statement within the additional information section. Give evidence of your experiences relating to the job description and personal specification and give details of why you are interested in this role.  

Contact details for advert

Contact Name: Natasha Kennedy

Contact Job Title: Library Experience and Engagement Manager

Contact Email address: natasha.kennedy@reading.ac.uk

Alternative Contact Name: Alice Heidemann-Poynton

Alternative Contact Job Title: Library User Services Team Leader

Alternative Contact Email address: a.heidemann-poynton@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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