Library and Cultural Services
Hourly Pay Rate:
£12.60 hourly pay + £1.51 per hour holiday pay
Hours Per Week
2
Duration of role:
One off role
All Locations
Manchester campus (Jobs4Students)
Closing Date:
01 Feb 2026

Job Description

The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role.

Library and Cultural Services is seeking to recruit a student to take part in a short research project evaluating recent improvements to the library building. Your insights will help us understand how students use our spaces and services, ensuring that future developments align closely with your needs. 

This project has been reviewed by the MMU Faculty of Business and Law Research Ethics and Governance Committee, EthOS84807. Participation involves two short activities lasting up to 2 hours: 

Photography Activity (approx. 1 hour)
Use your smartphone to take photographs around the library in response to guided prompts such as: 
Where is your favourite place in the library? 
Where do you feel most comfortable or uncomfortable? 
What motivates or frustrates you during your visits? 

Discussion (approx. 1 hour)
Take part in a relaxed audio-recorded conversation with a researcher about your photo choices. 
Share your experiences and opinions about how you use the library. 

Dates: A day in the week commencing 16 February 2026 (to be arranged) to meet a member of library staff
Hours of Work: 2

Person Specification

This role is only open to current Manchester Met Students who meet the following requirements:
  • Regularly use the university library. 
  •  Are willing to share honest feedback about their experience of the library environment. 

How to Apply

Please apply via the Apply button, completing the form on the next page.
  
The deadline for applications is 11:59pm on Sunday 1 February 2026.
 
Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. 
  
We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive recruitment. If you require or would benefit from support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in work, please contact us by e-mailing [email protected]. This information will only be used and shared with those who require it to implement any change(s) and only at the point this is required.
 
If you have any queries, or need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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