Job Description

The Faculty of Advocates has been part of the fabric of Scottish Society since at least 1532 and is the governing body for practising advocates in Scotland. The Advocates Library provides an excellent library service to Members of the Faculty of Advocates and manages the legal deposit collections that form the largest and oldest working law library in Scotland. The Advocate's Library is looking to recruit into this role on a fixed term contract basis:

Post: Research & Reference Services (RRS) Assistant (Fixed Term Contract - 12 months)

Reference: 25.11

Salary: Grade 4a: 29,162 - 35,447 per annum

All new appointments will be made at the start of the salary scale

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Operating under a hybrid working policy

Rewards:

30 days holiday (rising to 35 days) 6 Public Holidays Private Health Care: Current Provider - Vitality Employer Pension Contribution of 9% Flexi Time Policy Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme Critical Illness & Life Cover Employee Assistance Programme
This role reports to the Research & Reference Services (RRS) Librarian. The priorities of the RRS team are to provide a legal and general enquiry service to Advocates Library users, manage loans from and to the National Library of Scotland (NLS), to be responsible for library borrowing services and together with the Collection and Access Services (CAS) team, generally ensure the smooth running of the Library. Additionally, the RRS team is responsible for developing new services to support Members and provide training and user education in all aspects of library services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for answering research enquiries from Library users; developing an excellent working knowledge of legal information; supporting library users in their use of online resources while providing basic IT support including the use of photocopiers and printers; and retrieving and supplying information required by NLS readers and staff, as well as processing requests for items required by Members from the NLS.

The successful candidate must have a degree or HNC in Library & Information Studies (or equivalent) with at least 1 years' experience of working in a library. Knowledge of handling customer service enquiries and of library shelving and stock management principle is desirable. The successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills, be a good team player with the ability to demonstrate a collaborative approach to work with colleagues, the ability to prioritise and manage conflicting demands and demonstrate a customer focused approach to their work.

To apply for this vacancy, please visit our recruitment site to download and submit an application form:

https://www.cloudonlinerecruitment.co.uk/Facultyofadvocates/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=6Dqy3cKIDOg=&VacancyID=90

Closing date: 5.00pm on Wednesday 17 September 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 29,162.00-35,447.00 per year

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH1 1RF