Library Assistant – Summer Internship
Salary: £13.88 per hour + 14.53% holiday allowance
Location: Cambridge, St Edmund’s College
Contract type: Fixed-term, 6 July to 28 August 2026 (Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm)
We are seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented Summer Intern to support the Library team during the annual stock check period. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining hands‑on experience in an academic library environment while working as part of a friendly and supportive team.
Job Responsibilities
- Assist with the annual Library stock check, including locating, scanning and verifying items.
- Work with Library staff to identify missing, mis‑shelved or damaged items.
- Support the maintenance and organisation of the Library collection.
- Carry out routine shelving, tidying and collection‑care tasks as required.
- Complete ad hoc tasks as required.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential Criteria
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to take instruction and follow agreed processes
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Desirable Attributes
- Experience working in a Library environment.
- Understanding of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
- Experience using a Library Management System.
- Understanding of how library data is presented for stock checks and how to process it.
Key Skills
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Reliability and a proactive approach.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks.
As well as a great salary and friendly team you will also receive:
- Working daily allowance for food and drinks*
- Free car parking (where available)
About St Edmund’s College
St Edmund’s College is one of the 31 constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge. Our vibrant student body is made up of around 420 post‑graduates and 130 mature undergraduates. With over 260 senior members and around 120 staff, you will be joining a dynamic and growing College with an ambitious vision for our role in shaping the future of higher education and collaborative research.
Relaxed, non‑hierarchical and diverse, we pride ourselves on being a place where people of all backgrounds are welcomed and can flourish. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all demographic characteristics, including gender, race, disability, neurodiversity, religion, age, sex and sexual identity.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your cover letter and CV to the HR Office at hr@st-edmunds.cam.ac.uk
Closing date for completed applications: 25 June 2026
For informal enquiries, please contact the Head Librarian, Cristina Burton on cbeb2@cam.ac.uk.
In applying for this role, you will provide personal data which the College will process in accordance with its Data Protection Policy.
Any offer of employment is subject to evidence of your right to work in the UK and the receipt of satisfactory references.
Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, as it does not meet the required criteria.