Library Digital Assistant

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a part-time, term time, Library Digital Assistant to join our friendly team at Central Saint Martins (CSM).

 

Our busy library is popular with our students and is located over three floors of a historic building overlooking Granary Square near King’s Cross and St Pancras stations.

 

As a member of the Library Services team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of high quality and student-focused library services which support the academic activities of the University.

 

Working collaboratively, you will participate in both front-line and administrative duties. You will assist users with initial information enquiries in person and support students in the use of specialist software such as Adobe Creative Suite as well general-purpose software and equipment.

In addition to this you will: 

• Provide support for self-issue systems, IT and printing. 
• Participate in stock-related duties such as retrieving and circulating items. 
• Help maintain and care for our equipment and devices as needed. 
• Assist with the production of promotional material and instructional guides to encourage students’ independent learning. 
• Assist in maintaining good order in accordance with best health and safety practice and security guidelines. 

UAL allows all of its employees to work a maximum of 35 hours per week inclusive of all and any contracts within the institution. This position is structured at 9.5 hours a week during our term time dates, the successful candidate will be permitted to work no more than 25.5 hours in any additional positions they wish to undertake at UAL.

Your profile

You will be confident using IT equipment and software, with a sound working knowledge of Adobe Create Suite.

 

You will have the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, providing support and assistance.

 

You will have good interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, in an inclusive manner.

 

You will possess relevant experience in a library/customer service environment and possess relevant post-16 qualifications, or equivalent.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

As a University, we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to hold a Bronze Award from the Race Equality Charter (REC), are members of the Business Disability Forum and Employers for Carers, and maintain our status as a Disability Confident Scheme and Living Wage employer.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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