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Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed.

About the role

BNU continues to experience rapid growth in student numbers, making us one of the fastest-growing higher education providers. This is an exciting time to join the University as our significant estates’ development programme gets underway, and we prepare to embark on our new University Strategy.

This is fixed term 11 month contract starting on 1st September 2022 for a recent graduate to gain insight into and contribute to the work of the University Library service. We are looking for a reliable, customer focused person to join the Library and Learning Resources team. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be willing to learn about supporting students and staff in a busy university library.

This role would suit a recent graduate looking to gain experience of working in a university library service before progressing onto a postgraduate qualification and/or a career in library and information services. The post holder will be given training on a range of library work, and have the opportunity to complete a self-directed graduate project to support their development.

What we offer

  • a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & a set amount of closure days between Christmas and New Year, these days are determined and agreed on a yearly basis and are dependent on when Christmas and New Year falls each year.)
  • training & development support opportunities
  • contributory pension scheme (defined benefits scheme)
  • discounted gym membership to the on-site gym
  • a range of staff discounts with major retailers.

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

  • Staff the library counter to provide support for students and staff including; using the library management system to issue and return books, and finding physical and virtual resources using the library catalogue.
  • Assist users with both the self-service machines and the MFDs (printers).
  • Provide remote support to students and staff through phone and email enquiries.
  • Produce and update support materials for students including paper guides, online 'Libguides' and videos.
  • Shelving returned library books using the Dewey Decimal System, and shelf tidying to ensure correct ordering is maintained.
  • Process new books and other library materials, and repair existing stock.
  • Maintain the tidy appearance of the library.
  • Process reading lists to help students find materials more easily.
  • Comply with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; and Equality and Diversity requirements and legislation in all working practices.
  • Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.