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Temporary User Services  Assistant – Information Services (14 weeks)A University Library in London has a great temporary part-time job (33 hours per week)  opportunity for a User Services  Assistant.  This is an onsite role that supports both the Library and IT services.The User Services Assistant plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer service by providing frontline support and advice for both IT and Library services. This position involves assisting users through various channels, including telephone calls, online chats, queries submitted through the online ticketing system, and in-person interactions at our service desk on campus. The postholder works in a team and participates in the rota to cover the online and in person enquiry service.​​​​​​​The working pattern will be:Monday noon-8pm,  Wednesday noon-8pm , Thursday 10am-6pm,  Friday noon-8pm and  Sunday 10-3 - 5 .                                                                Key Job Responsibilities will also include:Assisting users with literature searches using online and printed resources, Responding to queries received in-person, via email and phoneAssisting with the production of promotional and instructional guidesAssisting users in resolving IT queries – logging on to Wi-Fi, changing passwords and printingGuiding users in using self-service applications for applying, enrolling, or choosing modules and submitting coursework through Moodle Maintaining up to date knowledge of library processes, IT procedures and self-service applications.  Contributing to the creation and maintenance of user guides, FAQs, and other communication materials.Keeping the service desk and library space in good order – tidying and shelving. Ensuring equipment is in working order and adhering to best health and safety practices and security guidelines.Experience and Person SpecificationApplicants should be educated to bachelor’s degree level and possess:A good level of general IT literacy and be comfortable learning, and working with, new systems and platforms. Flexible approach to the role and ability to work eveningsExperience of front-line library services, working with a wide range of service usersEmpathetic approach to students, and ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with key stakeholders in the libraryAbility to plan, manage workloads, organise, and work with minimal supervision Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. A Library and Information Studies qualification would be desirable, as would experience of working with students, educational technology and Library Management Systems.If you have a library background, please apply with your CV to jobs@suehill.com to be considered for this and other Library job vacancies.

​​A distinguished private members' Club has a current requirement for an experienced Archivist to work on a temporary basis, withing their premises in central London.​Your Archives expertise will allow you to take responsibility for this project to provide a complete overview of archives connected to the Club and it's history.The primary objective of this project is to create and enable access to an organised, complete Archive or mixed media collection that will include a range of archival materials and artefacts from books to art, photos, objects and other historical items of the Club.There is the significant initial project to focus on, in addition to some potential ongoing consulting in the future.There is potential flexibility on the structure of number of days or hours per week.Person SpecificationA professional archive qualification or equivalent experience in a professional environment.Experience of working with mixed media collections, preferably in a luxury collection context.Ability to work under your own initiativeDiscretion and confidentiality are paramountIf you are a professional Archivist and potentially interested please could you apply with your CV to info@tfpl.com or jobs@suehill.com to be considered for this and other Archives project work.

​Library & Academic Affairs Assistant – Part-Time for Jan-Apr Term  A University Library in London has a great part-time job opportunity for a Library & Academic Affairs Assistant.This is a hybrid role that supports both the Library and Academic Affairs team.Working with the Librarian, the Library Assistant plays a pivotal part in ensuring the library is a friendly and welcoming space for all who use it. With a positive and flexible mindset, you will actively contribute to an efficient, customer-focused and student-centred library service. Between 6 and 8pm each day the Library Assistant is the senior presence in the library, and building. ​Key Job Responsibilities will also include:-            Assisting students and faculty with literature searches using online and printed resources, -            responding to queries received in-person, via email and phone-            Perform Blackboard maintenance and optimisation -            Cataloguing new acquisitions -            Providing basic maintenance of the Library’s resources -            Provide regular support to the Academic Affairs team when required. This will take the form of general administration, data entry, preparing new student welcome packs, etc. Experience and Person Specification Applicants should be educated to bachelor’s degree level and possess:-            A good level of general IT literacy and be comfortable learning, and working with, new systems and platforms. -            Flexible approach to the role and ability to work evenings-            Experience of front-line library services, working with a wide range of service users-            Empathetic approach to students, and ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with key stake holders in the library-            Ability to plan, manage workloads, organise and work with minimal supervision Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing. A Library and Information Studies qualification would be desirable, as would experience of working with students, educational technology and Library Management Systems. Hours: First week 13 to 16 January: 09:00 to 14:00.Thereafter, until April: 14:00 to 20:00. If you have a relevant library background, please apply with your CV to info@tfpl.com to be considered for this and other Library Assistant job vacancies.

​Academic Liaison Librarian – Part-Time – Contract - Birmingham A University in Birmingham has a new contract opportunity for a Part-Time Academic Liaison Librarian.​The position is available as a maternity cover contract, with part-time hours of 18.5 hours per week, including some weekends.​The post holder will provide specialist library support for the learning and teaching activities of a specified University curriculum area. ​As part of the Academic Liaison Librarian team, you will focus on the development of specialist, curriculum focused academic and information skills, and of courses and programmes. ​You will require excellent interpersonal and team working skills, and the ability to liaise with academic colleagues and work collaboratively across the institution.  Further Job Responsibilities will include:​-            Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching activities for students and staff in academic and information skills-            Work strategically with academic staff in a given area on curriculum planning and delivery -            Act as a point of expertise within the Institution for the development of academic and information skills, contributing to the delivery of library enquiry services, including physical and virtual enquiry services, and responding to specialist subject-based enquiries -            Make creative use of digital platforms and teaching strategies to provide an engaging digital learning environment and develop innovative methods for reaching students.  The ideal candidate will possess a Library and Information qualification and relevant experience in a similar position. Further Job and Person Requirements include:​A good standard of digital skills. Experience in developing information and digital literacy, academic skills, study skills, research skills or related areas. Digital Learning ExperienceStrong interpersonal and communication skillsExperience of working in HE / FE is desirable. To be considered for this and other Library job vacancies please apply to info@tfpl.com or jobs@suehill.com