Temporary Library Shelver Lime Grove x 2

Job Description

We are recruiting two Library Shelvers for the 2026-7 Autumn term at the UAL School of Pre-Degree. Shelvers are incredibly important for ensuring the smooth running of Lime Grove library especially during busy periods.
As a shelver your key duties will be:

- Shelve, sort and tidy stock according to the Library's classification sequence, for books this is the Dewey Decimal System
- - Clear library stock from desks and ensure study spaces are tidy
- - Undertake regular systematic shelf tidying
- - Assist library users with directional enquiries and directing to additional support where required
- - Perform checks and retrieve material from the shelves for the Library team
- - Empty returns bins
- - Move book trolleys and use kick-stools to access shelves
- Undertake other tasks as directed by supervisors and managers.

These vacancies are for 6 hours per week, working 2 hour shifts across 3 days of your choice (Mon-Fri). Shifts will need to be completed during library opening hours (9am - 6pm). This post will start w/c Monday 9th November and last until Friday 11th December. Please only apply to this post if you can commit to working 2 hour shifts across 3 days per week, within the library opening hours.

Further opportunities to work during the holidays and through Spring and Summer terms may arise. Full training will be provided to all successful candidates.

Personal Specification

Please include a short cover letter in your application addressing how you meet the person specification below.

We encourage applications from candidates who:

- Enjoy working independently and using their own initiative to prioritise tasks.

- Are able to display attention to detail over a sustained period of time.

- Enjoy providing a high level of customer service.

- Are able to complete the manual tasks required

We are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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