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UNIVERSITY OF LONDON RESEARCH LIBRARY SERVICES

INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF THE AMERICAS (ISA)

LIBRARY ASSISTANTS 
£14,094 - £16,087 p.a. inc. LW
12 months fixed-term

We are seeking two punctual, accurate and methodical individuals to join a 
small team of staff and assist in the day-to-day operation of the ISA 
library provision located at 35 Tavistock Square. 

You will undertake a variety of duties to ensure the smooth and effective 
running of the Institute Library and its reader services, including: 
registering new readers; issuing, returning and renewing books; checking 
stock; and dealing with user enquiries. In addition, you will assist in 
the production and circulation of the monthly library newsletter, the 
maintenance of the Institute’s video library collections and other general 
routine duties related to the library function. 

Basic numeric skills, knowledge of word processing and the ability to work 
as part of a small team are essential requirements. Previous library 
experience, including dealing with simple reference enquiries and the use 
of automated library systems, is highly desirable, as is knowledge of a 
Romance language, particularly Spanish and/or Portuguese. An interest in 
the aims and objectives of a higher education organisation would be 
advantageous.

Your application must be made online at 
http://www.platform2recruit.co.uk/universityoflondon from where further 
particulars of the post and other details of the University can also be 
obtained.

In the event that you experience difficulty, please email 
[log in to unmask] or telephone 020 7862 8107.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 18 
August 2005; interviews are scheduled to take place in mid/late August 
2005.

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