Coventry University · CUAS Library & Learning Resources, LIB Library Operations
Library Assistant
Coventry
Permanent
Part-time
£24,844–£25,627 / year
Closes in 13 days
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Sign in Create an accountThe University Library is seeking to appoint a part-time library assistant to join our customer services evening and weekend teams. Working hours are part-time, Sundays 8:00–16:30 (including bank holidays and University closed days).
The post holder will contribute to the effective operation of the Library by providing services to Library customers and supporting their study at the University. Responsibilities include providing a welcoming Reception service, ensuring library policies on noise and behaviour are maintained, shelving library materials, operating the online issue system, and carrying out general clerical tasks.
This role is based within CU Academic Services Ltd, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.
Requirements:
- Good general education
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence with IT
- Ability to work under pressure
- Experience of customer service or dealing with the general public
- Experience of working in a library would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given
Please include a cover letter along with your CV to support your application.
Benefits:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street and Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To Work Scheme
The post holder will contribute to the effective operation of the Library by providing services to Library customers and supporting their study at the University. Responsibilities include providing a welcoming Reception service, ensuring library policies on noise and behaviour are maintained, shelving library materials, operating the online issue system, and carrying out general clerical tasks.
This role is based within CU Academic Services Ltd, a sister company of Coventry University and part of the Coventry University Group.
Requirements:
- Good general education
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Confidence with IT
- Ability to work under pressure
- Experience of customer service or dealing with the general public
- Experience of working in a library would be an advantage but is not essential as training will be given
Please include a cover letter along with your CV to support your application.
Benefits:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fees for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street and Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To Work Scheme
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Job details
- Reference
- 3952
- Category
- Library / Archives
- Hours
- 7.4 hrs / week
- Posted
- 6 Nov 2026
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