Description

Library Assistant

At GBS (Global Banking School), we invest in our people and our students are at the heart of everything we do. Our mission is to change lives through education, and we take an inclusive approach to recruiting students, with an aim to widening access to higher education among groups currently under-represented in the sector.

We are proud to be a certified 'Great Place To Work' and have achieved outstanding results for the third year running in the National Student Survey, with an incredible 91% overall satisfaction rating in 2022.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and motivated Library Assistant to join our developing Libraries at GBS. Affiliated with Universities like University of Suffolk, Canterbury Christ Church University, University of Buckinghamshire, Leeds Trinity University and Leicester college, and also providing its own HND programs, GBS is a fast-growing organisation in Higher Education sector.

The main duties of the post holder are to support the Assistant Librarian in the ongoing development and everyday workload of the Library resources and the provision of high standards service to students and staff.

Main Responsibilities

• Administer the lifecycle of books acquisitions, journal and e-resource subscriptions.
• Liaising with Library colleagues, contribute to the maintenance and development of library systems supporting acquisitions and access.
• Work on the Library support desk, dealing with loans, returns, fines as well as basic and more complicated user enquiries by email, phone or face to face and providing a friendly and efficient service to a wide range of Library users.
• Work on the implementation of the Library resources by cataloguing and classifying printed material using MARC21 and LC classification system.
• Provide IT Support to students when needed.
• Participate in project groups and contribute to operational process reviews as required.
• Participate in promotion of the Library and its services through events and Library tours for new students.
• Undertake other duties in support of the work of the Library as may be required, particularly as services develop and change. This includes design of informative material (posters, leaflets, etc.), participation on induction days.
• Shelving duties daily.
• Maintenance and simple repairs to books, projects, etc.
• Ability to work across teams, building relationships to ensure a good result and quality service

Requirements

• The successful candidates should preferably hold a Degree in Library Science or Information Management or be experienced in working in Higher Education libraries.
• Good knowledge of Cataloguing with MARC21, classification, experience in working with stakeholders such as EBSCO, enthusiasm, and passion for promoting literacy, are essential.
• Good communication and organisational skills, customer service, keen on learning and ICT skills are equally important to this role.

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Other Information

GBS values diversity through the wide range of backgrounds, experiences, views, beliefs, and cultures represented within its staff and student groups. We aim to embrace diversity in all of its activities and proudly acknowledge that variety and difference are intrinsic to the wellbeing and future development of GBS.

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