Senior Library Assistant

Organisation
Goldsmiths, University of London
Contact Email
library@gold.ac.uk
FTE staff per library service
30 - 39
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
archives and special collections
content and cataloguing
customer experience
research, open research, and scholarly communications
systems
Starting salary
£20,000 to £25,999
Last uploaded
15/12/2025
Date of review
3 Year
Summary

The Senior Library Assistant at Goldsmiths, University of London is responsible for delivering superior customer service, managing library resources, and addressing complex inquiries. The role requires skills in administration and the ability to supervise Library Assistants. The assistant is involved in maintaining collection and stock management, circulation, space management, interlending, and data entry. The role is the first point of contact for inquiries and ensures the smooth operation of physical and online library spaces. Additional responsibilities include maintaining library records, processing user charges, and contributing to library projects. The role is physically demanding and the candidate must be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience. They must also have experience working in a library or customer service environment. The salary range is £30,000 to £39,999. The role is based in New Cross, London and is not suitable for remote working.