Metadata & Discovery 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
content and cataloguing
Starting salary
£25,000 to £29,999
Last uploaded
12/08/2026
Last reviewed
3 Year
Summary

Metadata & Discovery Senior Library Assistant: The role involves creating and maintaining metadata for all library content, cataloguing and classifying materials, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of records. The role requires communication with users and colleagues, handling complex requests, and competence in using Library and external IT systems. The successful candidate will have prior administrative experience, knowledge of library or publisher IT systems, and the ability to analyse data. They will also need to be able to work independently, contribute to team efficiency, and demonstrate digital expertise. The role may require occasional work outside normal working hours and at different campus locations.