Senior Library Assistant, Bibliographic Services
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,100 to £25,733 per year, pro rata |
| Additional salary information: | The annual salary quoted is inclusive of a market supplement to ensure the annual pay rate aligns with our commitment as a voluntary living wage employer. |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bath, Bath & N E Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Bath |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC12867 |
Summary
We are looking for part-time Senior Library Assistants to join our busy Acquisitions and Copy & Print teams!
Are you ready for the challenge of obtaining and managing electronic and physical books from a range of suppliers, for the benefit of our university community? You will help build the Library’s growing collection of over 765,000 print books and ebooks and online/print journal and database subscriptions. You will also be working directly with our users, supporting them to make the most of the University’s Copy and Print services. We’ll help you to develop your skills in a friendly working environment, with great colleagues.
About the role
This Senior Library Assistant role within the Acquisitions and Copy and Print is a varied one, working within the teams to achieve the smooth and efficient provision of library resources. You will be involved with searching and ordering items, invoicing and processing resources for end use. You will also be troubleshooting access issues, collecting data to inform purchasing decisions, and you will be integral in the acquisition of reading list material, working with the Library’s Reading List system. Finally, you will work with other team members to ensure the provision of a first-rate Copy and Print service to all users; underpinned by an excellent customer-focused approach.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in an involved library role on a permanent part-time basis, and should appeal to many with its short day semester-only structure.
About you
You will be a reliable and committed team worker, ideally experienced in library work. You will have:
* a combination of technical expertise and communication skills
* the proven ability to work in a team
* a strong customer care ethos
* attention to fine detail
* excellent IT skills
An understanding of the fast-changing electronic and print books and periodicals markets, and/or experience of the Alma library system, including the related Marketplace Rialto and reading list component, Leganto, would be advantageous, as would experience of working with printing and scanning equipment in the workplace.
We understand the importance of continued professional development for all Library staff, and you will benefit from the programme of local opportunities we provide, and our support for your involvement in appropriate external activities.
Are you ready for the challenge of obtaining and managing electronic and physical books from a range of suppliers, for the benefit of our university community? You will help build the Library’s growing collection of over 765,000 print books and ebooks and online/print journal and database subscriptions. You will also be working directly with our users, supporting them to make the most of the University’s Copy and Print services. We’ll help you to develop your skills in a friendly working environment, with great colleagues.
About the role
This Senior Library Assistant role within the Acquisitions and Copy and Print is a varied one, working within the teams to achieve the smooth and efficient provision of library resources. You will be involved with searching and ordering items, invoicing and processing resources for end use. You will also be troubleshooting access issues, collecting data to inform purchasing decisions, and you will be integral in the acquisition of reading list material, working with the Library’s Reading List system. Finally, you will work with other team members to ensure the provision of a first-rate Copy and Print service to all users; underpinned by an excellent customer-focused approach.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to work in an involved library role on a permanent part-time basis, and should appeal to many with its short day semester-only structure.
About you
You will be a reliable and committed team worker, ideally experienced in library work. You will have:
* a combination of technical expertise and communication skills
* the proven ability to work in a team
* a strong customer care ethos
* attention to fine detail
* excellent IT skills
An understanding of the fast-changing electronic and print books and periodicals markets, and/or experience of the Alma library system, including the related Marketplace Rialto and reading list component, Leganto, would be advantageous, as would experience of working with printing and scanning equipment in the workplace.
We understand the importance of continued professional development for all Library staff, and you will benefit from the programme of local opportunities we provide, and our support for your involvement in appropriate external activities.
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