Lancaster University
Library Service Advisor - 0622-26
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Library Service Advisor
Library
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £23,580 to £23,742 (Term-time, Indefinite)
Closing Date: Monday 31 August 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 10 September 2026
Reference: 0622-26
Please note: this job is only available to current employees of Lancaster University
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join our Library User Services team. The Library Services Advisors will work as part of a team responding to Library enquiries in person and online, supporting students, staff, researchers, community members both on and off-campus.
Library users are at the heart of everything we do, and these roles are critical to our success. You will become part of an enquiry team delivering front-line customer service excellence across Library opening hours, and via existing and emerging communication channels. The team provide a proactive, welcoming presence to all our users and assist in maintaining and developing the Library as an outstanding study environment.
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You will have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate confidently with colleagues, students, University staff and external contacts. Reliability and previous experience of team working in a customer-focused role are essential, as well as the ability to use initiative and be self-motivated.
Lancaster University Library provides an outstanding environment for study and research. We are committed to being user-focused, digitally driven, socially inclusive and innovative in our approach to service provision. We provide inspirational and high-quality learning environments that encourage academic excellence, promote partnerships, and respond to the changing expectations of our users.
In addition to the fixed hours, applicants may be asked to cover other optional shifts when needed, both during weekdays and at weekends.
We are seeking to appoint a role working Saturday and Sunday 13.45 to 22.00 term time, arrivals weekend, and Easter Vacation (34 weeks).
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact Sarah Preston-Hall, Library Space and Experience Supervisor (s.preston-hall@lancaster.ac.uk) or John Williamson, Library Space and Experience Officer (j.williamson3@lancaster.ac.uk)
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