Assistant Academic Support Librarian
£34,436 to £41,196 per annum
Permanent
Full time
Elephant and Castle, London UK
London College of Communication (LCC) Library is looking for a full-time Assistant Academic Support Librarian to join our friendly team on a permanent basis.
As the College prepares to move into its new home in 2027 under the leadership of Provost Dr Sam Mejias, this is an excellent opportunity to join LCC at an important stage in its development. As part of University of the Arts London, you will join a university renowned for creativity, innovation and specialist arts education, while helping to shape library services that support LCC students, staff and creative community.
As a member of the UAL Library Services team, you will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality, student-focused library services that support the academic activities of the University. Working within the LCC Collections team, you will play an active role in developing, managing and promoting access to LCC's distinctive library and special collections, including collections relating to artists' publishing, zines, comics, alternative press and printing history. You will support specified courses and programmes of study, building strong relationships with course teams and fostering the effective use of resources, collections and services through academic liaison activities. You will also contribute to the delivery of frontline library services.
You will develop learning materials and deliver teaching and learning activities that support information literacy and encourage effective use of library resources, collections and services. You will provide support and guidance to users through our enquiry services, including ASK, our live chat service, and assist students and staff in making use of the library catalogue, electronic resources and collections.
Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a requirement to work at least one evening per week until 6:15 pm. Remote work opportunities may be available, depending on operational needs.
About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a compassionate, student-centred approach. You should hold a degree level qualification and/or relevant library qualifications, coupled with experience in a library, education or similar information environment.
You will have demonstrable ability to work in a team and be a first-rate communicator with excellent written, presentation and liaison skills. You must also demonstrate the ability to teach information skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office, with strong general IT skills.
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Closing date: 14 September 2026 23:55.
UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.