Special Collections Senior 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
archives and special collections
Starting salary
£25,000 to £29,999
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year
Summary
Special Collections Senior Library Assistant: The role involves providing effective support for the delivery of Archive and Special Collections services to both internal and external users. Key responsibilities include creating and maintaining catalogue records, developing specialist knowledge relevant to cataloguing and classification, supporting search room services, providing copying services for research and preservation, and overseeing the work of others. The position requires physical activity, the ability to work in a secure environment, and occasional work outside normal hours. Applicants should have experience working in a Library or Archives environment, knowledge of digital systems, and excellent problem-solving skills.