Reading Lists Principal Library Assistant

Organisation
University of Southampton
Contact Email
pjcm@soton.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
Russell Group
FTE staff per library service
100 - 149
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
content and cataloguing
team leader
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year
Summary

Reading Lists Principal Library Assistant: The role involves managing the reading list service, with emphasis on providing accessible materials for visually impaired students. Key responsibilities include managing workflows, supervising a team, ensuring accuracy of digitisation transactions, generating reports, resolving issues independently, and contributing to special projects. The job requires occasional work outside normal hours and may require work at different campus locations. Essential qualifications include HNC, A-Level, NVQ3, or equivalent work experience, with a comprehensive understanding of University and Library systems. The candidate should be skilled at planning, problem-solving, and team management, with strong communication skills. The position is office-based. The University's core principles include Collegiality, Quality, Internationalisation, and Sustainability. Applicants are expected to adhere to these principles.