The Graduate Library Trainee role is open to recent University of St Andrews Graduates and is temporary, running from August 2026- July 2027.
The Libraries & Museums Unit is delighted to offer an opportunity for a recent University of St Andrews graduate to gain relevant practical experience within an Academic Library setting and explore this sector as a potential career choice. The successful candidate will take part in a programme of activities, working across all teams, giving them an insight into the range of work available. These will include:
- User engagement - handling enquiries at the helpdesk and involvement in orientation and other user-focussed events.
- Creating and editing online reading lists and developing educational support materials.
- Print and digital Acquisitions and Inter-Library Loan
- Collection management and Metadata practices, working on a specified donation or project for both Library and University Collections
- Supporting Open Research initiatives
As part of the programme, trainees will participate in the development opportunities offered to all Libraries & Museums staff and will also visit other Libraries in different sectors to gain an understanding of the broader library and information sector.
Applicants should be well-motivated team players, with a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent communication skills and an understanding of the importance of customer service are essential. Intensive training on key systems and procedures will be provided.
This is a full-time fixed-term post until 31st July 2027, with the successful candidate working 36.25 hours per week.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 30 days, plus 5 public holidays pro rata
- Financial contribution to relocation where applicable
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
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Applications are particularly welcome from, people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in professional posts at the University.
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter. We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].
Closing date: 3 July 2026
Libraries and Museums
Salary: £25,353 per annum
Start date: August 2026
