Job Description

Job number

ACA00403

Faculties

Academic Services

Departments

Library

Salary or Salary range

36,381 - 39,379 per annum

Location/campus

South Kensington Campus - On site only

Contract type work pattern

Part time - Open ended

Posting End Date

10 Aug 2025

Salary Range 36,381 - 39,379 per annum (pro-rata)

About the role

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Imperial College London Library Services are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated Library Assistant (Part-Time) to join our User Services team, supporting the provision of efficient and effective library services to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of our users.





The part-time role focuses on front of house user support and a high standard of customer care is required. You will also be assigned administrative tasks to support the front of house activities.

What you would be doing

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Welcoming library users and dealing with all enquiries received via phone, email or in person at the Information hub. Assisting library users to locate print and online publications and explain how to use e-journals and databases. Day-to-day operation of the team's 'ASK the Library' enquiry service, the online library chat module LibChat and issue desk mailbox, answering standard and non-standard enquiries. Creating user records on the library management system, ensuring users provide the correct documentation to access the library.

What we are looking for

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You will need at least five 9-4 (A*-C) GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications. You should have previous experience of providing a frontline library service and a good knowledge of computer systems including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. We are looking for applicants with good communication, organisation and time management skills.





The post is a part-time, permanent post. The standard working days will be Wednesday 13.00 - 17.30, and Thursday and Friday 09.30 - 17.30 but you will normally work at least one early shift per week (8.30 - 16.30) and one late shift (11.00 - 19.00). You will also work one weekend day, Saturday or Sunday 10.00 - 18.00 on a termly rota, usually once every 4 weeks.

What we can offer you

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Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes). Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme. Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel. Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

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If you require any further details about the role, please contact: m.koziel@imperial.ac.uk



The main location will be the South Kensington campus, but you may be required to work at other campuses as required.

Available documents

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Please note that job descriptions are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional duties that align with the key responsibilities mentioned above.

We reserve the right to close the advert prior to the closing date stated should we receive a high volume of applications. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.



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About Imperial

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As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you'll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.



This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you'll join us at Imperial College London.

Our Culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, to eliminating discrimination, and to creating an inclusive working environment for all. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our webpages.



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