The Squire Law Library is seeking to appoint an individual to the role of 'Senior Library Assistant (Law) - Teaching and Learning Support' who is highly motivated, enthusiastic and customer-focused. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team and to play an important part in the operation of one of the largest libraries in the University of Cambridge and one of the leading academic law libraries in the UK. The Squire supports the teaching and research activities of Cambridge's Faculty of Law and aims to provide the highest standards of customer service to its readers.
The successful candidate will provide enquiry services from the Squire's enquiry desk and offer user education support for law undergraduate and taught postgraduate students. There is an emphasis on ensuring that reading list materials are readily available on the virtual learning environment (VLE), Moodle, and are easily discoverable. You will liaise with law course convenors and lecturing staff to ensure that materials are made available for students to access via the VLE. You will also monitor the availability of print and electronic materials used to support taught courses and update electronic reading lists in a timely manner. Other aspects of the role are listed in the Further Particulars.
The Squire Law Library is one of the Humanities and Social Sciences Libraries and is a part of the wider network that is known as Cambridge University Libraries (CUL). Training in legal information provision will be provided but there is also the opportunity for professional development within CUL.
You should have excellent interpersonal, communication and IT skills and will have had experience of working successfully as part of a team. You should also have proven experience of providing customer services. An ability to work under pressure, unsupervised, with an eye for detail and with a friendly and flexible approach are all qualities that are important for this role.
For an insight into a day in the life of a Senior Library Assistant, please feel free to watch our YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzAFacefgRE&t=12s
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements for this on-site role.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our institution.
To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click the 'Apply' button above.
Informal enquiries about the post are very welcome, and we would encourage you to get in touch if you have any questions about the post or about the criteria required for applicants.
Informal enquiries should be directed to David Wills, Squire Law Librarian (email: dfw1003@cam.ac.uk or telephone: 01223 330071 or 330077).
Closing date for applications is Sunday 7 September 2025 with interviews expected to take place w/c 22 September. You are strongly encouraged to detail how your experience and abilities match the criteria in the Person Specification in the Further Particulars in your application form.
Please quote reference VH46968 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
£27,319 to £31,236 per annum
