Full-time considered up to a maximum of 1.0 FTE (36.5 hours). Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Grade 4 starting at £26,093 to £29,588 per annum, pro rata if part time. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
Contract Type
Permanent
About the role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Library Officer to join our friendly and collaborative Content & Discovery team.
This role primarily supports the Print Content Librarian and Metadata & Discovery Officer in managing the Library’s teaching and research print collections, as well as cataloguing a wide range of library materials, both online and physical. You will play a key role in stock review, cataloguing, and reclassification projects, and will also have the opportunity to contribute to other areas of the wider team’s work.
In addition, you will provide support across the Library, Culture and Heritage division, assisting users both online, via our library chat service, and in person at service desks.
About you
You will have strong organisational and planning skills. Your excellent interpersonal and communication abilities enable you to work effectively with colleagues and library users, both in person and in writing. You will be confident in working independently, as well as collaboratively within a small team, and you are proficient in using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office, to manage your workload efficiently.
You will have experience in using computer systems for records management, demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Ideally, you will also have experience in maintaining physical stock and cataloguing or metadata management, or the ability to develop the skills on the job. Previous experience in a library or higher education environment would be advantageous.
About our Division
Founded in 1961, the University Library is an important research facility in the UK with exceptional services and internationally significant collections. Today the Library is far more than a building and a collection of printed materials. It plays a central role in the creation, publication, application and preservation of knowledge and research at our thriving University.
As a crucial partner in the University’s learning and research agendas, the Library constantly seeks ways to be as closely connected as possible to the changing nature of the work of Schools to contribute fully to the enrichment of the lives of their students and the advancement of their research.
Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.
Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.
The University values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Additional information
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.
Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on (01273) 873743 or recruitmentadministration@sussex.ac.uk to discuss your requirements.
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