Assistant Librarian (Discovery)
£34,436 to £41,196 per annum
Permanent
Full time - 35 hours per week
LCC – Elephant and Castle, London UK
The opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and motivated Assistant Librarian to support and enhance the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused library services at University of the Arts London.
In this key role, you will provide Discovery support for staff and students by contributing to the management, co-ordination and development of electronic resources and related technologies. Working closely with your colleagues across Library Services, you will be responsible for:
- Monitoring and troubleshooting queries, responding to user feedback and escalating issues where necessary
- Assisting the Discovery Manager (Resources & Systems) with authentication and access matters relating to e-resources
- Supporting the routine administration and maintenance of e-resource metadata and Discovery tools
- Updating and collating published information relating to e-resources
- Maintaining statistics of resource use, including for SCONUL data collection and development, and producing reports as required
If you are ready to make a real difference in how our creative community discovers and uses digital resources, then we would love to hear from you.
About you
We are seeking an individual with a customer-focused approach and a degree or equivalent qualification. A relevant library qualification is essential, alongside experience in a library or other education/information role.
You will have knowledge of e-resource administration, Discovery, CMS and enquiry systems, as well as a strong understanding of library management systems. Excellent digital skills are essential, including a familiarity with database administration, support portals and library management tools. You will also be confident using IT systems and equipment, such as printers and software including Microsoft Office 365.
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
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Closing date: 8th February 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.