Collections Assistant (1.0 FTE)
Library Services
Location: Glasgow G3 6RQ (campus based)
Grade 3, £24,344 - £26,942 per annum pro rata
Permanent
35 hours per week, 09.00-17.00 Mon-Fri
The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.
Applications are invited for a Collections Assistant in Library Services.
We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual with relevant experience to source, acquire, process and administer library resources and materials, both print and electronic, in an efficient and timely manner. This role is situated within the Collections Team, which is responsible for delivering academic resources such as books, journals and multimedia in support of GSA academic programmes, along with services such as acquisitions, subscriptions, interlibrary loans, processing and information skills training.
This is a permanent, full-time role in which you will support the Librarian & Collections Manager and colleagues from across Library Services to deliver excellent student- and academic-facing and collections, processes and services. You will also provide occasional support to the User Services team, and help students, researchers and staff in their use of library collections, services and facilities. This role is campus-based and home-working is unavailable for this role.
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Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (GMT), 23rd April 2025
Interviews for this post will take place week commencing 5th May 2025
For full details and to apply online, please visit: https://gsa.engageats.co.uk/V2/Vacancy
If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa /
If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk
The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.
We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.
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