CHLH/2511/20 Library Assistant

High Life Highland; Tain; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-driven charitable organization in Tain is seeking a motivated individual to promote library services and run events for all ages. Responsibilities include engaging with the community, supporting library operations, and assisting in various projects. Ideal candidates should exhibit a passion for public service, collaboration, and continuous improvement in library services.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Deliver and support library and information services.
• Run and assist with library events for all age groups.
• Lead Bookbug sessions for young children.
• Perform library routines including shelving and processing.
• Check databases and maintain reservation systems.
• Handle cash procedures.
• Assist customers with library resources.

Job description

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

The post uses a mix of manual and computer-based operations and will include:

• Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
• Working as part of a team to deliver, support and promote library and information services to all.
• Run and assist with library events and promotions aimed at all age ranges including children, teenagers and adults.
• Leading Bookbug sessions for young children.
• Undertake library routines including shelving, processing and repairing library stock.
• Inputting and checking databases and maintaining reservation systems.
• Cash handling procedures.
• Helping customers to make best use of library resources including e-resources.
• Opening and closing of the library when required.
• Undertaking any other duties as required to ensure efficient and effective service delivery across the library network.
• Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Library and High Life Highland as a whole.
• Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
• Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
• Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the Library team.