Library Assistant – school

Type of Contract: Permanent – Part Time (30 Hours) What We Do: Our Library Team supports our students and staff by providing access to academic resources, expert guidance and creating welcoming, well equipped spaces that foster independent study, collaboration and academic success.  Changing Lives through Education The Role: The Library Assistant plays a vital role in the daily operations of the library, providing handson support to ensure a seamless and efficient experience for all users. This position includes delivering 30-to-60 minute library-in-the-classroom workshops to students in collaboration with Lecturers, facilitating book and laptop loans, managing study spaces, assisting students in locating and using library resources, and delivering general support to maintain a welcoming and functional library environment. The role requires flexibility to cover multiple campuses and includes day, evening, and weekend shifts to meet the diverse needs of the library’s users. The evening and weekend role requires a commitment to working evenings and weekends and would require flexibility to accommodate this. Oversee the checkout and return process for library materials, including books, laptops, and other loanable resources.  Maintain accurate records of loans, returns, and overdue items, ensuring compliance with library policies.  Assist users in understanding borrowing policies and resolving loan-related issues, such as renewals or late fees. • Oversee the reservation system for study rooms and other library facilities, helping users book and access spaces as needed.  Be confident delivering engaging, interactive in-class library use sessions.  Provide guidance to students on locating books, articles, and other resources within the library or through digital platforms.  Help users navigate library catalogues, databases, and other tools to access information effectively. o Offer basic technical support for library equipment, including computers, printers, and photocopiers.• Resource and Collection Maintenance  Assist in shelving returned booked and maintaining the organisation of library collections.  General Library Support  Provide friendly and knowledgeable service to all library users, addressing inquiries and offering support in a timely manner.  Support library staff with administrative tasks, event preparation, or special projects as needed.• Flexible Campus Coverage and Scheduling  Rotate between multiple campuses, providing consistent library services across all locations.  Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to ensure library accessibility for all users.  Promoting Library Services  Help raise awareness of library services, resources, and events through user interactions and by distributing promotional materials.  Encourage students to explore the library’s full range of offerings, including workshops, digital tools, and research support.  Provide feedback to library management on user needs and suggestions to improve service delivery.  Confidence in delivering 30-60 minute library-in-the-classroom sessions.  Clear verbal and written communication, particularly in guiding students and explaining resources or policies.  Accuracy in maintaining records (e.g. loans, reservations, inventory).  Ability to use standard digital tools (Microsoft Office, email, web browsers).  Comfortable learning library systems and basic troubleshooting for equipment like printers and laptops.  Willingness to work across different campuses and shifts, including evenings and weekends.  Familiarity with library management software (e.g. Prior experience in a university, college or school library environment.  Confidence assisting users with common tech issues (printers, logging into systems, using databases).  Multilingual or cross-cultural experience, particularly mature students and students who speak English as an additional language  25 days annual leave, plus 8 public holidaysWorkplace pension scheme Tuition reimbursement for career development courses Flexible Benefits: Cycle to Work, Workplace Nursery, Techscheme and much more Perks@Work discounts platform, wellbeing centre and much more Reward and recognition programme£500 award employee referral scheme Discretionary annual performance bonus “GBS has been a good place for professional growth. Their mentorship has been invaluable to help me advance in my career.”— GBS is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities….