Library Assistant (Collections and Discovery)

Organisation
Glasgow Caledonian University
Contact Email
gary.steele@gcu.ac.uk
Mission group (if applicable)
Million Plus
FTE staff per library service
30 - 39
Sector
Higher Education
Job role area
content and cataloguing
research, open research, and scholarly communications
Starting salary
£15,000 to £19,999
Last uploaded
05/01/2026
Date of review
3 Year

Job Description

Summary

The Glasgow Caledonian University is hiring a Library Assistant for its Collections and Discovery team. The role involves managing the university's physical and electronic resources, research collections, and library systems, which includes creating catalogue records, facilitating open access workflows, and gathering statistical information. The applicant must have a degree or equivalent, strong IT skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and work well in a team. They should also have good communication and interpersonal skills. The job also includes administrative tasks such as providing advice, preparing documents, and maintaining relationships. Knowledge of libraries and experience in Further/Higher Education is preferred. The salary for this position is between £20,001 and £29,999.