Library Assistant

Job Description

Title: LIBRARY ASSISTANTType: PermanentTerm-Time, Part-Time (24 hours per week)Salary: £20,972 - £22,502 per annumLocation: SRUC Oatridge, West LothianClosing Date: 10 January 2023Ref: ACF/FO/062/22SRUC is unique in Scotland and one of the largest organisations of its kind in Europe. Our ambitious and exciting vision is to work at local, national and international levels, leading innovation and sustainable development in agriculture and rural sectors.SRUC are looking for an enthusiastic, creative team player to work within our Oatridge Campus library.Your core responsibility will be to assist the Campus Librarian in the operation of all aspects of the campus library and information centre(s).Scope of job: Staff the campus library counter including:o Issuing and discharging loans, reservations etco Using SRUCs Library Management Systemo Basic IT support for all library users Work flexibly to maximise library open hours Provide guidance and help for library users accessing print and electronic resources, and participate in promoting library services and collections Process Inter-Library Loan requests, and maintain accurate records and statistics Gather and record statistics and other library management information for monitoring purposes Acquisition and processing of stock and library materials using the Library Management System and SRUC finance system Assist with cataloguing and classification of library stock (e.g. using AACR2, MARC21 and DDC) Ensure that any available guidance and help is given to library users by the provision of printed and electronic information, training and assistance and other appropriate means Facilitate access to electronic resources Represent the Campus Librarian as and when required Undertake other duties commensurate to the grade and focus of the postThe ideal candidate should have a good general standard of education e.g. Highers or equivalent.This is a permanent appointment, during Term-Time (40 weeks per year), for 24 hours per week.Further details on the requirements of this role can be found in the Job Particulars document which you must read before applying for this role.Closing date: 10 January 2023Benefits / What you will get in return: Enhanced holidays Enhanced pension contributions (5% employee and 10% employer opposed to 5% employee and 3% employer) Cycle to work scheme RAC Membership Enhanced family leave Flexible working patterns Hybrid working solutions (in some areas) Tailored investment in and individuals learning and developmentSRUC Leading the way in Agricultural and Rural Research, Education & Consultancy.SRUC is committed to valuing Diversity, advancing Equality and respecting Human Rights throughout the organisation and encouraging applications from disabled people using the "Disability Confident Employer" symbol. SRUC is a member of the Athena SWAN charter.SRUC. A Charitable company limited by guarantee, SC003712. Registered in Scotland No SC103046Further informationPlease read the Job Particulars Document before proceeding with your application.ApplyTo apply for this role, please use the SRUC online application system. CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.