Library Assistant

Girton College Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to join our team providing a comprehensive library service to members of this large and lively College.

In addition to being responsible for the supervision of the Library’s borrowing desk, duties include answering general enquiries, processing books, shelving, and helping with informal outreach (such as the Library’s social media presence). Excellent interpersonal skills, consistency and accuracy, and the ability to work both as part of a team and independently are all necessary.

The successful applicant is required to work in the afternoons, Monday to Friday. 

For specific details of the roles and responsibilities, please see the Job Description.

We offer 34 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays), contributory pension scheme, free on-site parking, free use of gym and swimming pool, free lunch plus other benefits commensurate with working for a large Cambridge University College.

How to Apply

• To apply, please submit a CV and a covering letter detailing how your skills and experience match the person specification to [email protected]

Further Information

*We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a significant volume of applications prior to the closing date

• Please note the College has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
• The College is an Equal Opportunities employer encouraging diversity and inclusion.
• If you would like more information about the role, you may contact the HR Department at [email protected]

All employers are subject to a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 to check that anyone to whom they offer employment has the right to work in the UK.