Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Are you friendly, hands-on, and happy to support a busy university library team? Do you enjoy providing great customer service and staying active during your day? If you’re looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity in a higher education setting, this could be the perfect fit. Signature Recruitment is working with our client, a London university, to recruit a part-time Library Assistant.

Based fully onsite, you’ll support the library’s front-of-house services three days a week, seven hours per day, helping to deliver a welcoming, accessible environment for all users. From greeting students and staff, answering queries, and assisting with inductions, to ensuring study spaces remain tidy, safe, and well-organised—this is a varied, hands-on role that plays a key part in day-to-day library operations. You’ll be joining a collaborative and friendly team where excellent customer service and attention to detail are valued and supported.

• Welcome users at service points and help with queries
• Keep shelves organised and spaces clean and accessible
• Assist with scanning, photocopying, and basic admin tasks
• Support student inductions and user tours
• Contribute to book moves, inventory, and general upkeep
• Ensure a high standard of service across the library

• Great communication and a helpful, approachable manner
• Comfortable lifting boxes and moving books/materials
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good IT skills (emails, databases, Excel) and fluent spoken English

This is a fantastic chance to gain higher education experience in a supportive, well-run environment. Ideal for someone from a hospitality, retail, or public-facing background who’s looking for their next step.

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