Library Assistant (Academic Liaison) United Kingdom
Job description
Joining the Academic Liaison Team, you will be primarily involved in supporting the online reading list service, inputting details of resources required for module reading, requesting scans of relevant materials and identifying resources for purchase. This is a busy service and as well as being a team-player you will be expected to work independently and to tight deadlines. You should have a good eye for detail and a methodical approach to your work. Good IT skills are essential and familiarity with Office 365 and library catalogues/databases would be an advantage.
You should have excellent communication skills as you will liaise with colleagues in other teams in the University Library and academic staff.
You will have a good general education to Scottish Higher Level or equivalent, and experience of providing excellent customer service.
This is a part-time (20hrs per week), Mon-Fri mornings, fixed-term contract, starting as soon as possible and ending on 8th March 2024.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Colin Bovaird (Academic Liaison Officer), [email protected]
Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].
This post will be primarily based in the Main Library, North Street, St Andrews
Closing Date: 12 May Interview Date: 5 June
Please quote ref: CG1109NK
Further Particulars: CG1109NK FPs.doc
University Library
Salary: £20,547 - £21,761 per annum pro rata (£20,880 - £22,214 pa pro rata from 1 August 2023)
Start date: As soon as possible
Fixed term: to 8 March 2024
Part-time: 20 hrs per week
