Part-time Library Assistant (Collections and Acquisitions)

We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to support the work of the
Information Resources team at one of the UK’s largest law libraries.



Your duties will include sorting and opening the post, labelling and tagging
materials, registering new arrivals on our online library system, filing
loose-leaf updates, and shelving books and journals across all four floors of
the library. You will spend some time at the main enquiry desk, responding to
queries, issuing books, and assisting readers in the use of equipment.



You will be reliable and punctual with a constructive approach; be able to
communicate effectively and courteously with a range of readers; have good IT
skills; and be able to undertake routine tasks with care and accuracy.
Experience of working in a library and an interest in working with legal
materials are desirable. Please note that the work involves lifting and
carrying books.



This permanent, part-time post (18.5 hours per week) will include one late
evening duty (currently Fridays, 5.00 - 7.00pm) and occasional Bank Holidays.
The remaining hours will be agreed with the line manager and will normally
fall between 9.00am and 5.00pm.



You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online
application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and
desirable selection criteria, as listed in the further particulars, and
explain how you meet each one. CVs will not form part of the selection
process. Please ensure that you carefully read the ‘How to Apply’ section
provided in the Job Description.



Only applications received online before 12.00 midday on 15 August 2018 can be
considered. Interviews are expected to take place during week commencing 3
September 2018.