The role
We are looking for a committed and motivated Assistant Librarian to support the delivery of high quality, customer-focused library services at University of the Arts London (UAL).
In this key role, you will provide support to staff and students using the library and contribute to the management, co-ordination and development of library management systems, electronic resources, and related technologies.
This will include responding to queries, assisting with library management system configurations, and testing, maintaining statistics of library system and resource usage, and assisting with Library Services communications.
The role is based at the Elephant and Castle site, but there will be some opportunities to work from home.
About you
You will need a degree level qualification (level 6), and/or relevant library qualifications, with experience in a library or other education or information role.
You will also need knowledge of library management systems, as well as e-resource Discovery, CMS and enquiry systems, and be able to work both collaboratively, as part of a team, and independently without direct supervision.
If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please contact AGstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk
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: 10th May 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.