Archives & Library Assistant (Grad Trainee) at London Metropolitan University

Transforming Lives Through Excellent Education

London Met is an extraordinary institution. Equity and social inclusion have

always been our driving principles, and it’s what makes the University so

unique. Our organisation is distinctive, both in its eclectic and diverse

community of students and staff, and also for its historical role in serving

some of London’s most deprived boroughs. Everything we do is

underpinned by our philosophy that an individual should have the

opportunity to transform their life through the power of education.

Equipping our students with the tools for their future is at the heart of our

academic offering. We pride ourselves on providing our students with

access to a wealth of opportunities and professions. Our graduates benefit

personally, but also contribute their unique perspectives to society, culture,

public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around

the world.

Library Services and Special Collections support the University’s

learning, teaching, and research activities and provides access to

educational and research resources, vibrant learning spaces and study

facilities, and specialist support in making the best use of information

in all forms. The special collections include a fascinating range of

rare books and archives for students, staff and wider community to

research a history of the University, alongside related histories of

local business, the Irish in Britain, and different politics, labour

history and working-class cultures.

ABOUT THE POST

The Special Collections team is seeking to appoint a fixed-term Archives

and Library Assistant (Graduate Trainee). This role provides an

excellent opportunity to gain wide-ranging experience of library and

archives work in a professionally forward-looking environment that

places all our users at the centre of its continuous improvement.

We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal and

organisational skills who has a genuine interest in helping and

supporting our students, staff and wider community discover a range of

historic material for research and general interest purposes. You will

be comfortable using a variety of technologies and applications but

happy to switch to routine and practical tasks within the library and

archives.

Highly organised and flexible in your approach, you will enjoy working

collaboratively in a team and sharing knowledge with others.

The successful candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career

within archives and libraries and demonstrable experience of customer

service or an administrative role, and meet the criteria set out in the

person specification. They will enjoy working with a diverse range of

users and have excellent communication and relevant IT skills.

Hours of work and location may alter to reflect the changing needs of

the service.

Ref: 23RKE0903

Closing Date: 09 October 2023

Interviews due to be held in week commencing 30 October 2023