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Applications for Paid Student Positions as Library Stewards and Shelvers

Applications for paid student positions are now being accepted for the coming academic year 2026/7.

Each year the Library employs students for a variety of positions:

  • Student Shelvers who work 10-12 hours per week throughout the academic year at the Libraries on Campus and in the Santry Book Repository
  • Library Stewards who work 10-20 hours per week during pre-exam periods only (roughly 6-7 weeks leading up to the Christmas exams and 6-7 weeks leading up to the summer exams)

Detailed job descriptions are available for each role along with an indication of the working schedules:

Shortlisting criteria are also available.

Please ensure you read these in detail before completing the application form. Please indicate on the application form which position you are applying for. You may indicate multiple positions if you wish.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 17:00, Tuesday 4 August, 2026.

See the College vacancies site; under Search by Department select Library for all details.

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