Archives Library Assistant - Part-Time, Onsite

Hertfordshire; Hall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, part of Hertfordshire County Council, seeks an Archive Library Assistant in Hertford. The role is a permanent, part-time position with a starting salary of £26,016 to £27,274 pro-rata for part-time hours, 18.5 hours per week, mostly onsite with some travel.

The post involves high-quality customer service, handling archival materials, digitisation support, and occasional events.

Qualifications

• Experience of cash handling.
• Experience of customer service.
• Able to lift and carry heavy items.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality customer service in person and remotely.
• Record user statistics and support digitisation projects.
• Retrieve books and documents from storage, including driving a leased van.
• Assist with collecting and processing archive materials and use catalogues and indexes.
• Contribute to promotional events and support volunteers.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driving licence

IT literacy

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

IT resources

Job description

Hertfordshire Archives and Local Studies, part of Hertfordshire County Council, seeks an Archive Library Assistant in Hertford. The role is a permanent, part-time position with a starting salary of £26,016 to £27,274 pro-rata for part-time hours, 18.5 hours per week, mostly onsite with some travel.

The post involves high-quality customer service, handling archival materials, digitisation support, and occasional events.