Acquisitions Principal Library Assistant

Organisation
University of Southampton
Contact Email
pjcm@soton.ac.uk
FTE staff per library service
100 - 149
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
archives and special collections
team leader
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year
Summary

Acquisitions Principal Library Assistant: This role involves contributing to the delivery of effective Acquisitions services to the university communities, supervising a team of Senior Library Assistants, and performing specialized administrative tasks. Key responsibilities include administering and supervising service delivery, dealing with supplier ordering, supporting Library Assistants with invoice processing, and maintaining metadata for subscription resources. The ideal candidate has a skill level equivalent to HNC, A-Level, or NVQ3 with relevant experience, can analyze and interpret complex data, and has a comprehensive understanding of relevant University systems. The candidate must also demonstrate strong planning, problem-solving, management, and communication skills. Occasional work outside of normal working hours may be required.