Library Digital Assistant (CSM)

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 and general-purpose software. 

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. 

Working Pattern:

The role Is 0.67 full-time equivalent, working 32.25 hours per week on site during term time, 34 weeks per year.

Mondays: 2:45 to 10:15 pm and Tuesdays 2:30 to 10:15 pm.

Saturdays and Sundays 9.5 hours, 9:45 am to 8:15 pm.

One hour unpaid lunch break on each day and this role does not offer Home Working. 

Your profile

We are looking for an individual with strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and 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.

Excellent IT skills are essential, including expertise with Adobe Create Suite, as well as the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively within a team, providing support and assistance.

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.

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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