Library Assistant

Organisation
University for the Creative Arts
Contact Email
marie.hitchcock@uca.ac.uk
FTE staff per library service
20 - 29
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
customer experience
Starting salary
£25,000 to £29,999
Last uploaded
10/09/2026
Last reviewed
1 Year

Job Description

Summary

The Library Assistant role involves assisting library users with locating, borrowing, and returning materials. The assistant will provide guidance on using library catalogues, databases, and online resources, process new books and other materials, maintain the organisation of library collections, and assist in library circulation tasks. Other responsibilities include supporting students and staff in using library computers, printers, and other digital tools, and promoting health, safety and wellbeing within the University's policy framework. The assistant is expected to have relevant experience, good communication and customer service skills, understanding of library systems, and ability to work independently. No DBS check is required for this role.