"Senior Library Assistant"

Senior Library Assistant

Applications are invited for the position of Senior Library Assistant at the Scott Polar Research Institute. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic and adaptable, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, the ability to work as part of a team, and to supervise and motivate others. Excellent IT skills and experience of working within budgets are essential, as is previous experience in an academic library/IT environment, particularly in the use and management of computerised cataloguing and retrieval systems, and knowledge of cataloguing to MARC21 and RDA standards.

The role-holder supervises volunteers and assistant staff, and deputises for the Librarian as required.

Candidates should be educated to at least A Level, with a degree or equivalent preferred; working towards a qualification in Librarianship or information science is desirable.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager. Informal enquiries may be made to the Librarian Peter Lund.

Please quote reference LD47892 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

• Department/location: Scott Polar Research Institute
• Salary: £27,319-£31,236
• Reference: LD47892
• Category: Assistant staff
• Date published: 11 December 2025
• Closing date: 4 January 2026

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