Assistant Librarian (Acquisitions)

The Assistant Librarian (Acquisitions) has a key role and is responsible for overseeing and managing all library acquisitions and serials operations.  This post also plays a role in the provision of general library and legal enquiry services as part of the Enquiry Desk Rota.  The post manages a Senior Library Assistant.

What we need:

A qualified Librarian with experience of library acquisition processes and third-party supplier liaison, experience of stock selection and evaluating resources and familiarity with Library management systems. Must have previous experience of working in a library or information service and the ability to conduct research.

The successful applicant will work 35 hours per week during our operational hours, this will include occasional evening and Saturday weekend shifts.

About us:

 The Inner Temple Library is a legal reference library, which dates back to 1506.  It supports the information and research requirements of barrister, student and judicial members of the four Inns.  The Library is not open to the general public.

What we offer:

Salary is £43,978 per annum, hybrid working, a generous non-contributory pension benefit, free lunches at work when the Inn’s kitchens are open, a taxed daily luncheon allowance provided when they are closed, season ticket loan or Cycle to Work scheme after passing probation and 25 days’ annual leave.

How to Apply:

To apply, please download further information about the job and an application form below.  Completed application form should be sent to: recruitment@innertemple.org.uk by 19 April 2026.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing w/c 27 April 2026.

If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

The Inn welcomes all applicants, especially those from under-represented groups to apply. Please also complete the equality monitoring form – link is below.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.