Vacancies

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About Glasgow Kelvin College:  Glasgow Kelvin College’s ethos derives from its commitment to Excellence, Progression and Enterprise. It seeks to provide learning opportunities of the highest quality, which engage learners from the widest range of backgrounds, and support their progression to employment or to further study. It seeks to develop enterprise in individuals – as a core skill for learning, life and work; and to support enterprise in both organisations and communities – by developing the capacity of both employers and employees and of community representatives.

Making a Difference: Glasgow Kelvin College plays a vital role in providing accessible vocational and core-skills learning and by joining us, you'll have the opportunity to be part of an organisation that creates inclusive progression opportunities for learners and makes a positive impact on the communities we serve.

At Kelvin: We deliver high-quality programmes, from introductory to degree level, to around 15,000 students each year from three campus buildings in the North and Northeast of Glasgow and through a large network of community-based centres. The College works with partners to create inclusive progression opportunities in a vibrant and sustainable environment for our learners.

Vacancies

Library and Learning Centre Officer

Application Deadline:  6th May 2026

Employment Type:  Fixed til October 2026 - Part Time - 24.5 hours p/w

Department: Student Support Services

Location:  Glasgow

Workplace type:  Hybrid

Compensation:  £29,183 - £31,949 / year

As part of the Student Support Services Department within our Library, the post holder will contribute to the development and support and maintain the College’s Library Services. 

The post holder will contribute to the College planning process and will seek to ensure that the library services delivered by Glasgow Kelvin College are up-to-date and of high quality, and meet the needs of the College’s learners, communities, staff, and wider stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist students and staff to access appropriate learning resources
  • Deliver desk duties to ensure a professional and effective customer focused service to the satisfaction of all users
  • Assist in providing a comprehensive, quality administrative service for the library including maintaining learning materials and course information 
  • Assist in enhancing and maintaining digital learning platforms and deploying related materials.
  • Work with staff and students to develop and expand knowledge of digital resources
  • Assist with digital support to learners and help develop appropriate resources to support learners
  • Assist to support library users with subject enquiries, use of library services including software and equipment to ensure a professional service is offered · 
  • Assist to catalogue resources to ensure a high-quality service is offered to users · 
  • Assist with the delivery of inductions and user education · 
  • Assist in the creation of guides to promote engagement with library service
  • Post information and announcements for students and staff as appropriate
  • Support the Team Leader to maintain stock levels in relation to learning materials and course information
  • Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures to ensure the effective operation of the library.
  • Work within the requirements of the Data Protection Act, Computer Misuse Act and other legislation related to the use of information technology.

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