Senior Library Assistant Poole, England
Job description
Key information
Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.
There is currently one full-time position available for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join BU’s innovative library team. This role forms part of a matrix and you will have the opportunity to work in different areas of the library, supporting service engagement, acquisitions of library resources, and library systems support. The role also contributes to a number of other team activities, including delivery of the Library Help Zone enquiry service, and administration of library programmes and service delivery operations.
We are looking for an excellent team player with a proven ability to work proactively who is friendly, well organised and flexible. Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills are also required.
The post holder will be required to work in the libraries at the Talbot and Lansdowne campuses throughout the week to support the needs of students using library study spaces and borrowing books.
This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service’s Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position.
For further information, or an informal discussion, please contact Karen Morrison, Library Acquisitions Team Leader: [email protected].
BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.
