Library Assistants (Evening/Weekend) – 2 posts
Information Services
Edinburgh Campus Library
Applicant Information – Reference No. 332/04/15
Information Services provides Library and IT services to the University’s staff and students. It consists of 3 sections:
Academic and Learner Services, which develops and delivers integrated information services to our student, academic and professional service users.
Information Infrastructure Services, which develops and manages the reliable, resilient, high performance IT infrastructure and information systems the University requires.
Resource and Facility Services, which develops and manages our collections and learning spaces to meet the needs of the University and its communities.
These posts are located within Academic & Learner Services, which comprises various services, including:
· Library Service Desk
· Library Enquiry Service
· IT Enquiry/Help Service
· Information Skills training
· Effective Learning Service
Job DescriptionTo assist service users to locate, borrow and use printed and electronic resources from the Library in support of their learning and research and to provide basic IT assistance (e.g. printing and scanning)
Key Duties and Responsibilities· assisting readers with routine enquiries and accessing resources
· assisting readers to use equipment, including self-issue machines, PCs and photocopiers
· issue and return of library material
· basic administrative tasks
· shelving and shelf tidying
· assisting with monitoring of library space
Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.
Contractual InformationJob Title: Library Assistant (Evenings/Weekends)
Service: Information Services
Reporting to: Service Desk Supervisor & Assistant Librarian
Duration of Post: open-ended
Working Hours:
Post 1:
Tuesday 16.45 – 22.00
Sunday 16.30 - 20.15
Post 2:
Saturday 13.15 -20.15
The posts are semester only (September – December and January – May)
33 weeks / 31 weekends
Please note: Assisting in the staffing of the Library at other hours may be required from time to time. Therefore post holders should aim to be flexible in relation to hours of work. / Please indicate in your application which of the posts you are applying for
Disclosure Scotland Requirement: No
Grade/Salary Range: Grade 3 £15,765 - £17,528 per annum pro rata
Pension Scheme: LGS
Annual leave: 28 days plus Buildings Closed days (pro rata)
Sickness benefits:
Length of Service Full Pay Half Pay
First three months 2 weeks 2 weeks
Three months to one year 2 months 2 months
Second and third year 3 months 3 months
Fourth and fifth year 5 months 5 months
After fifth year of service 6 months 6 months
Start Date: Week commencing 27th April 2015
Person Specification
This section details the attributes e.g. skills, knowledge/qualifications and competencies which are required in order to undertake the full remit of the role.
Attributes / Essential / Desirable / Means of AssessmentEducation & Qualifications / Good general education e.g. GCSEs, National 5s, Standard Grades or equivalent / A recognized qualification in para-professional library work, or progress towards one / Certificates
Experience / Experience of providing excellent customer service.
Experience of working in a service industry involving direct service to the public.
Experience of working with a variety of relevant computer software applications (e.g. office software, email, internet, helpdesk systems and custom software packages) / Experience of working in an academic library or similar educational environment. / Application form; interview
Competencies, Skills & Knowledge / Good standard of computer literacy
Good communication skills
Good team working
Ability to carry out physical tasks using such appropriate equipment as may be provided e.g. trolleys, lifts etc. / Experience of working with a Library Management System
Experience of working with online information resources / Interview; references
Essential Criteria – these are attributes without which a candidate would not be able to undertake the full remit of the role. Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be eliminated at the short listing stage.
Desirable Criteria – these are attributes which would be useful for the candidate to hold. When short listing, these criteria will be considered when more than one applicant meets the essential criteria.
Other Relevant InformationInformation about the Library can be found at http://www.hw.ac.uk/is/
Closing Date: Wednesday, 1st April 2015
Interviews will be held week beginning 13th April 2015
Application ProcessApplications should be completed on our application form, available here http://www.hw.ac.uk/hr/htm/vacancies/HR-Standard-Appl-form-2009.doc or if you are unable to access this please call 0131-451-3022 for a paper application form.
Forms should be returned to Human Resources no later than 1 April 2015. Applications can be submitted by email to or by post to Human Resources, Lord Balerno Building, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS.
For all applications and correspondence about your application, please quote ref: 332/04/15
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