Library Resources Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for you to join the successful and highly regarded library service at Birmingham Newman University as a Library Resources Assistant, supporting the day-to-day delivery of library technical & digital services. Working as part of a small team, you will help ensure that students, staff and other library users are able to access and use print and electronic resources effectively. 

You will be trained to undertake a range of duties in key areas of Library operations, such as acquisitions of books, journals and e-resources, circulation support, income reconciliation, stock management, scanning services, inter-library loans and collating and recording statistics. You will work across all functions supported by the team, but will have your own specific area(s) of responsibility and act as a point of contact for colleagues across the Library.  

No prior experience of working in a library is required, but the successful candidate must have previous administrative experience, a good level of literacy and numeracy, and strong IT skills. You will need a logical approach to problem-solving, the ability to work accurately and methodically, and confidence in using standard software packages such as Microsoft 365. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as well as the ability to respond positively to a range of enquiries from students, staff and colleagues. You should be committed to providing a timely, accurate and high-quality service, be enthusiastic about adopting new technologies, and be able to work flexibly and adaptably in a busy library environment. 

Informal enquiries about this opportunity are very welcome. Please contact Chantelle Wilcox at [email removed], to discuss the role further. 

An online application form and further details about this role are available from newman.ac.uk/jobs. Please submit your completed online application form by the advertised closing date. 

Please note that CVs are not accepted as part of the application process unless explicitly stated 

Closing date for applications: 23 November 2026 

Interviews will take place on: 14 & 15 December 2026 

Birmingham Newman University offers a wide range of staff benefits including 35 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time posts), pension scheme, chaplaincy and spiritual care, library services, free on-site parking, discounted travel scheme, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, occupational health and counselling services and staff development opportunities. Further details of the full range of staff benefits available can be found on our website: https://www.newman.ac.uk/knowledge-base/staff-benefits/ or please contact the Human Resources Department. 

Birmingham Newman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Birmingham Newman University is located on Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 3NT.