This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the successful and highly regarded library service at Birmingham Newman University as a Library Resources Assistant, supporting the day-to-day delivery of library technical & digital services. Working as part of a small team, you will help ensure that students, staff and other library users are able to access and use print and electronic resources effectively.
You will be trained to undertake a range of duties in key areas of Library operations, such as acquisitions of books, journals and e-resources, circulation support, income reconciliation, stock management, scanning services, inter-library loans and collating and recording statistics. You will work across all functions supported by the team, but will have your own specific area(s) of responsibility and act as a point of contact for colleagues across the Library.
No prior experience of working in a library is required, but the successful candidate must have previous administrative experience, a good level of literacy and numeracy, and strong IT skills. You will need a logical approach to problem-solving, the ability to work accurately and methodically, and confidence in using standard software packages such as Microsoft 365. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to respond positively to a range of enquiries from students, staff and colleagues. You should be committed to providing a timely, accurate and high-quality service, be enthusiastic about adopting new technologies, and be able to work flexibly and adaptably in a busy library environment.
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Library Resources Assistant NU6726-2
Company: Newman University
Salary: Meets national minimum wage
Hours: Full-time
Location: Birmingham, B32 3NT
Working pattern: On-site
Job type: Permanent
Posting date: 9 Nov 2026
Closing date: 23 Nov 2026
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the successful and highly regarded library service at Birmingham Newman University as a Library Resources Assistant, supporting the day-to-day delivery of library technical & digital services. Working as part of a small team, you will help ensure that students, staff and other library users are able to access and use print and electronic resources effectively.
You will be trained to undertake a range of duties in key areas of Library operations, such as acquisitions of books, journals and e-resources, circulation support, income reconciliation, stock management, scanning services, inter-library loans and collating and recording statistics. You will work across all functions supported by the team, but will have your own specific area(s) of responsibility and act as a point of contact for colleagues across the Library.
Essential requirements
No prior experience of working in a library is required, but the successful candidate must have previous administrative experience, a good level of literacy and numeracy, and strong IT skills. You will need a logical approach to problem-solving, the ability to work accurately and methodically, and confidence in using standard software packages such as Microsoft 365. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to respond positively to a range of enquiries from students, staff and colleagues. You should be committed to providing a timely, accurate and high-quality service, be enthusiastic about adopting new technologies, and be able to work flexibly and adaptably in a busy library environment.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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