Collections Team
Applications are invited for the part-time post of Library Assistant based in the University of Nottingham Manuscripts and Special Collections (MSC) on King’s Meadow Campus.?Our mission is to support the University of Nottingham by acquiring, preserving and developing archives, manuscripts and rare books to enrich and inspire the student experience, teaching, learning and research excellence, and public engagement. This role plays a key part in the frontline delivery of this mission.
We know that having colleagues from a wide range of groups and backgrounds is key to a good supportive workplace and even better services. We are particularly keen to receive applications from groups who are currently underrepresented in Libraries in the UK, such as people from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
You will be confident working with a diverse mix of customers, including students, academic staff and members of the public, identifying relevant manuscript, print and digital resources, encouraging best practice and troubleshooting problems. You will supervise study by researchers in the Reading Room so that the unique holdings can be used safely and efficiently. You will also support the processing and physical care of printed collections.
You will have a proven ability to deliver a friendly, helpful service in a busy environment, meeting a variety of customer demands, identifying needs and recommending solutions. You will have confidence working both alone and within a team, with demonstrable customer care and communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure. You will have experience working with library management systems. You will have a good standard of education evidenced by A-levels and GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent). Relevant experience working in the library or heritage sector would be an advantage.
MSC is an Accredited Archive Service and part of the University of Nottingham Libraries, with a dedicated exhibition gallery. MSC preserves and provides public access to the University's collection of archives, manuscripts, rare books and local studies materials. It holds nationally designated collections including papers of Nottinghamshire families; records of local businesses and organisations; papers of political, literary, scientific, and academic figures; historical records of the University and named special collections of published works.
We are committed to providing competitive employment packages that support your well-being and help you reach your full potential. You will have access to a benefits package, including health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and pension scheme.
This permanent position requires the successful candidate to work on campus. Hours of work are 18 hours per week, including one regular evening a week until 6pm: Mon 9.00-17.00; Tue 9.00-16.00; Wed 13.00-18.00.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Ursula Ackrill, email ursula.ackrill@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
