Collections Development 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

Collections Development Assistant assists with the delivery of library services and the management and development of library collections in both physical and digital formats. Tasks include maintaining library collections, providing help and support to library users, processing used, returned and new stock, contributing towards the development of processes and workflows, and keeping up to date with developments in collections and stock management. The role requires communication skills and competence using Library and external IT systems. This is an office-based job with occasional requirements to work beyond normal hours or at other campus locations. The desirable candidate should have relevant work experience, knowledge of work systems, ability to produce clear written documentation, and experience in data analysis. Key skills include problem-solving, teamwork, and effective communication.