Library Assistant

The STEMM Libraries team are delighted to advertise this interesting role which is a unique combination of working in a Departmental Library (in the Department of Geography), alongside providing reader services and collection management support for libraries on the Downing and New Museums Site.

This is a full-time permanent position. The Geography Library, where you will primarily be based, plays an important role in supporting users with their research, teaching, and learning needs. It is a welcoming and inclusive environment. This is a good opportunity for you to be involved in a varied range of library work: reporting to the Library & Information Manager you will play a key role in offering an information service to the department including reader enquiries and collection management.

You will assist in the library, edit library user support material and library webpages, and support the Library & Information Manager with library induction activities.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above. 

The deadline for applications is Sunday 23 March 2025 with interviews expected to be held week commencing 7 April 2025.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Sophy Arulanantham, Library and Information Manager on sja60@cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference WV45272 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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