Senior Library Assistant (Fixed Term) Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
The Chinese Section at Cambridge University Libraries seeks a three-year fixed term Senior Library Assistant to support the Head of Chinese Section to manage and develop its Chinese language collections. The Chinese Section is one of four within the current African and Asian Collections group, within a new Department of World Collections.
The postholder will support the Head of Chinese Section in a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: complex reader services and reference work, including handling requests for acquisitions and providing support for users; planning and leading sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate students from FAMES and other Faculties or Departments, both with and in lieu of the Head of Chinese Section; leading on and managing small collections-focused projects, such as identifying material for movement to the LSF; supervising other staff members when the Head of Chinese Section is absent. The Head of Chinese Section may also from time to time require the role-holder to perform other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
We particularly welcome applications from women and candidates from a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.
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If you would like more information about this role, informal enquiries can be directed by email to Dr Yan He (Head of Chinese Section) at [email protected]
The deadline for applications is 20 August 2023. Interviews are expected to be held w/c 29 August 2023.
Please quote reference VE37431 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
