Weekend Librarian

We have a vacancy for a Weekend Librarian at London College of Fashion Library (FTE 0.59) term time only.

This is a fixed term contract until 31 December 2023, salary is spread across 12 months of the year.

The working pattern for this LCF role is:

Saturdays and Sundays 9.45am – 20.15pm during BA term time and 3 Saturdays and Sundays 9.45am - 16.15pm outside BA term time.

The post holder also works Mondays 9.00am - 6.15pm during BA term time.

This leaves a number of reserve/additional hours to be worked by arrangement.

As this is a term time only post you do not get annual leave allowance and you are expected to work all the open weekends.

You will work with weekday colleagues and your managers to ensure the smooth running of the weekend library service at London College of Fashion (LCF). You will liaise with weekend librarians across sites to provide an excellent student experience. You will manage and support the LCF weekend team.

You will contribute to the development and delivery of high quality, student-centred services and facilities. You will ensure effective provision of enquiry services on site as well as online, including roaming support. You will be based at your home library, although you may occasionally be required to work at any of the other UAL libraries.

You will take part in front-line services and administrative duties including support for self-issue systems, IT and printing. You will assist users with directional and initial information enquiries; including the use of the library catalogue and electronic information resources.

You will take part in answering enquiries on-line, via our live chat service, ASK, and you may also have to take part in shelving activities.

University of the Arts London is a vibrant world centre for innovation, drawing together six Colleges with international reputations in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts.

UAL is an exciting and rewarding place to work. With more than 20,000 people choosing to study with us each year, we know that each role in the University plays a crucial part in developing and supporting these future creative professionals. Library Services values a student-centred, accessible and inclusive approach to providing collections and services to inspire, empower, engage and encourage curiosity.

London College of Fashion, UAL is undertaking an unprecedented programme of change. In 2023 we will be consolidating our existing six sites into a new purpose-built campus as part of a new education and cultural district on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Ahead of this move, we welcome applications from candidates who live in and around East London, as well as from those keen to join us on this exciting and unique opportunity in our college’s history.

With relevant experience of library work you will have demonstrable experience of working in a customer focused service, ideally in a Higher Education environment.

We are looking for someone with a degree level qualification and relevant work experience. You will be able to motivate a team and to work independently without direct supervision.

You will have excellent written and oral communication skills, be IT literate and possess some interest in the subject areas of UAL.

A recognised library qualification or relevant experience in other education or information roles and related disciplines is desirable (e.g. CILIP accreditation, library or archives experience).

In return, we offer a competitive employment package including a salary that reflects working in London; an attractive pension scheme; and a commitment to your continuing personal and career development in an environment that encourages creativity, diversity and excellence.

All our library service roles contribute to running our frontline service. This role offers no opportunities for working from home.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 13 March or Tuesday 14 March 2023.

The expected start date for the role is week beginning 11 April 2023.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact, Sahil Ibrahim, Resourcing Adviser via email at Educationstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk or 020 7514 9627.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early.