Information (Library) Assistant - London, United Kingdom - Sue Hill Recruitment

Sue Hill Recruitment
Sue Hill Recruitment
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Information (Library) Assistant

London

£14.26 per hour - Starting 8th February for 7 weeks

36.5 hours per week

About the company


Sue Hill Recruitment are presently recruiting for a Temporary Information (library)Assistant for our Higher Education client to provide cover for a 7 week period.


PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
To provide a high level of customer service and user support to staff and students in the library, which will include:

  • Maintaining Moodle content and reading lists
  • Maintaining the print journal collections
  • Staffing the Library service desk, including inducting new users
  • Assisting with Library administration, and collection management


The post holder may have sole responsibility for the library during lunchtime periods, and undertake occasional evening shifts and be a Fire Evacuation Marshal.


TASKS AND DUTIES

  • Maintaining Institute content in UCL Reading List system and Moodle
  • Maintaining the print journal collection on a daytoday basis
  • Checkingin and processing new journal issues and claiming issues not received
  • Staff the library desk on a rota, providing a comprehensive customer service, dealing with membership enquires, supporting circulation services, & overdues procedures, handling payments & raising invoices
  • Open or close the library when required following documented procedures
  • Provide offdesk assistance in the library, supporting users in the selfissue kiosk

PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • Previous experience of working in a library, with a sound knowledge of library procedures, including Library management systems
  • Familiarity with Virtual Learning Environments (e.g. Moodle)
  • An understanding of copyright law regarding electronic & print media
  • Excellent written communication skills such as the ability to draft own correspondence
  • Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy, able to relate to & cooperate with a range of colleagues and customers in a multidisciplinary setting
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, such as the ability to convey potentially complex information intelligibly to a diverse range of users
  • Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment including the ability to make decisions on priorities and meet deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and in a team

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 7 weeks


Salary:
£14.26 per hour


Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Are you available immediately?

Experience:


  • Library: 1 year (required)
Application deadline: 03/02/2023


Reference ID:

DR
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