Library Assistant (Positive Action)

Organisation
Goldsmiths, University of London
Contact Email
library@gold.ac.uk
FTE staff per library service
30 - 39
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
customer experience
Starting salary
£30,000 to £39,999
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year
Summary

The Library Assistant (Positive Action) position at Goldsmiths, University of London is a key role in enhancing the Library experience for students and staff. The role involves being the first point of contact for enquiries, managing the library spaces, and maintaining the library's opening hours. The assistant will work closely with Library Supervisors, Senior Library Assistants, and specialist staff on tasks such as collection and stock management, data entry, and administration.

The role is aimed at individuals from Global Ethnic Majority backgrounds interested in pursuing a career in the Library and Information sector and is advertised under section 159 of the Equality Act 2010.

Key duties include delivering excellent customer service, training customers to use the library's systems and facilities, managing library space, entering and maintaining accurate records, and participating in a rota to cover a variety of service points. The assistant will also support cross-team processes based on service needs, monitor and process charges incurred by library users, and contribute to student engagement, outreach, and communications activities.