Library Assistant

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

This is your chance to be part of a modern, successful, people focused library service. Joining us, you’ll get the chance to learn new skills, explore your interests, and get involved in exciting new projects.  

Our Library at Goldsmiths is at the heart of academic life and the student experience on campus. We have a strong culture of delivering reliable, high quality services, resources and support to all our schools and visitors and we are passionate about continually innovating, developing and improving our offer.  

We are proud of our highly skilled, collaborative staff and of our unique resources, which enable us to support our community in their learning, teaching, scholarship and research. 

About the role

This role is campus-based and not suitable for remote working.

The Library Assistant role is key to student and staff experience of Library services at Goldsmiths, delivering an exemplary service to Library customers.

This role is the first point of contact for first-tier enquiries and support, ensuring our physical and online spaces operate smoothly. This role has primary responsibility for staffing Library service points on a rota basis to maintain staffed opening hours.

This role is based in the Library Experience Team and works across the Library service with support and supervision of Library Supervisors, Senior Library Assistants and specialist staff to carry out a range of processes including collection and stock management, circulation, space management, interlending, data entry, administration, enquiries, and Library membership.

About the candidate

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic person to fill this varied and exciting role. The post will suit an organised individual who has a real interest in people and who enjoys challenges. You will have a passion for learning, excellent communication skills and a resourceful and resilient nature. You will also have strong IT skills and be comfortable with the physical demands of the role, including shelving, manual handling and lifting, as well as spending periods of time on your feet.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Further Details:
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At Goldsmiths, University of London, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion shape how we lead, learn, and work. We are committed to building an inclusive and respectful environment, removing barriers and addressing inequalities so that everyone in our community can belong and thrive.

All applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing work with us.

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