Assistant Academic Support Librarian

The opportunity

London College of Fashion has exciting opportunities for two full time Assistant Academic Support Librarians to join our team and contribute to the delivery of high quality, student-centred library services.

As a member of the Library Services team, you will support specific courses and programmes by working closely with course teams to establish productive relationships and promote access to resources and services. You will plan and deliver engaging information literacy sessions designed to promote resource usage and enhance learning. You will also provide invaluable support to students through in-person enquiries, live chat, and other online platforms, guiding them in navigating the library catalogue and electronic resources to ensure they can access the tools they need.

Beyond these responsibilities, you will contribute to the day-to-day operations of the library, including, supervising and contribute to shelving and ensuring adherence to manual handling guidelines when managing heavier items.

Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a requirement to work at least one evening per week until 6:15 pm. Remote work opportunities may be available, depending on operational needs.

Your profile

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate a compassionate, student-focused approach to academic support. You should hold a degree level qualification and/or relevant library or information-related qualifications, coupled with experience in a library, education or similar information environment.

Strong communication and presentation skills are essential, as is the ability to work effectively with both students and academic staff. You should also have experience teaching information literacy skills to diverse audiences and be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong general IT skills.

We are looking for a team player who can also work independently with minimal supervision and who has a genuine passion for fostering learning in a dynamic academic setting.

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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