Job Description
The University of Liverpool's Libraries, Museums & Galleries are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Shelving and Logistics Team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, starting as soon as possible.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining hands‑on experience in a busy academic library environment, working both as part of a supportive team and independently.
This is an active, practical role at the heart of our library operations. You'll contribute to essential project work, including:
- Stock checking and inventory accuracy
- A major stock reorganisation project
The University of Liverpool's Libraries, Museums & Galleries are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Shelving and Logistics Team on a 6‑month fixed‑term contract, starting as soon as possible.
This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining hands‑on experience in a busy academic library environment, working both as part of a supportive team and independently.
This is an active, practical role at the heart of our library operations. You'll contribute to essential project work, including:
- Stock checking and inventory accuracy
- A major stock reorganisation project
Alongside project tasks, you'll also support the team's day to day work to keep our collections accessible and well maintained for students, staff, and visitors.
The role involves regular manual handling, and moving stock across library spaces.
We're seeking someone who is:
- Positive, helpful and self-motivated
- Neat, organised and methodical approach to work
- Able to work well both in a team and independently
- Flexible and adaptable to changing tasks
- Accurate and efficient when filing
Duration: 6 months fixed term
Start date: June/July 2026
Hours: Both full time (35 hours per week) and part time (17.5 hours per week) options are available. All will fall within 9am-5pm Monday to Friday.
Location: University Libraries on University of Liverpool Campus; with possibility of some activities at our off-site storage facility at Brunswick dock.
Please specify in your application if you are applying for the fulltime post (35 hours per week), the part time post (17.5 hours per week), or either.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to enhancing a workforce as diverse as our community and particularly encourage applicants who are of minoritised genders and ethnic backgrounds, living with a disability, and/or are members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
