Stock Assistant

Job Purpose

To provide an on-demand and efficient fetching service for users of Archives & Special Collections. To participate in the ongoing programme of stock maintenance of some of the University’s most important research collections.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Identify and fetch out stock requested by readers from bookstack and other secure areas to reading room.

2. Re-shelve stock in bookstacks and check & tidy shelves, including participating in a regular programme of stock checking.

3. Identify and fetch out items for teaching classes/displays in advance.

4. Assist in the ongoing programme of shelf and book cleaning.

5. Assist with stock movement within department and deliver/collect items from other library departments (eg. the Photographic Unit & Conservation Studio).

6. File manual book slips and complete statistical and other relevant forms.

7. Other miscellaneous tasks as required, e.g. assembly of archival boxes/ envelopes

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Knowledge/Qualifications

Essential:

A1 Framework Level 3 in English and Mathematics [National 3] or equivalent.

Skills

Essential:

C1 A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

C2 Ability to work on own (unsupervised) and as part of a team. C3 A flexible approach to work.

C4 Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills. C5 Good level of manual dexterity.

C6 Good level of fitness. C7 Basic keyboard skills.

C8 Basic numeracy and literacy skills.

Desirable:

D1 Basic manual handling skills.

D2 Ability to organise own workload, so as to meet required targets accurately**.**

Experience

Essential:

E1 Experience of working in a team environment.

Desirable:

F1 Experience of working in a library environment.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 2, £23,028 per annum.

This post is part time (21 hrs p/week) and  fixed term for 12 months from start date

Closing Date: 23:45 16th April 2025

As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension , benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community here.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/benefits-salary-and-flexible-working for more information.

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 2, £23,028 per annum pro rata.

This post is part time (21 hours per week) and fixed term for up to 12 months from agreed start date.

Please Note: The University would consider a secondment opportunity for this post. Applicants should seek clearance for release for secondment from their employers / line manager before making a formal application.