Assistant Academic Support Librarian

The opportunity

London College of Communication (LCC) Library is looking for a full-time Assistant Academic Support Librarian to join our friendly team on a permanent basis. As the College prepares to move into its new home in 2027 under the leadership of Provost Dr Sam Mejias, this is an excellent opportunity to join LCC at an important stage in its development. As part of University of the Arts London, you will join a university renowned for creativity, innovation and specialist arts education, while helping to shape library services that support LCC students, staff and creative community.

As a member of the UAL Library Services team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, student-focused library services that support the academic activities of the University. Working within the LCC Collections team, you will play an active role in developing, managing and promoting access to LCC's distinctive library and special collections, including collections relating to artists' publishing, zines, comics, alternative press and printing history. You will support specified courses and programmes of study, building strong relationships with course teams and fostering the effective use of resources, collections and services through academic liaison activities. You will also contribute to the delivery of frontline library services.

You will develop learning materials and deliver teaching and learning activities that support information literacy and encourage effective use of library resources, collections and services. You will provide support and guidance to users through our enquiry services, including ASK, our live chat service, and assist students and staff in making use of the library catalogue, electronic resources and collections.

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 looking for someone who can demonstrate a compassionate, student-centered approach. You should hold a degree level qualification and/or relevant library qualifications, coupled with experience in a library, education or similar information environment.

You will have demonstrable ability to work in a team and be a first-rate communicator with excellent written, presentation and liaison skills. You must also demonstrate the ability to teach information skills and be proficient in Microsoft office, with strong general IT skills.

Further details about the requirements can be found in the person specification section of the job description. There are essential criteria that cover experience, knowledge and soft skills.

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.

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