Flexible Library Services Assistant — IT & Events

Leicestershire County Council; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Library Services Assistant, a casual position at Ashby de la Zouch Library. You will help customers, assist with IT systems, shelve materials and run library events for children and adults, promoting reading and digital resources.

You will join a team focused on delivering welcoming, high quality service with flexible working options and a commitment to accessible, inclusive services.

Qualifications

• GCSE grades A-C standard or NVQ 2 or equivalent level of experience.
• Have an interest in reading, learning and culture.
• Experience of, and an interest in, digital technology including an ECDL or ITQ level 2 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
• Understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver events, activities, and taster sessions.
• Have good literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the duties of the role.
• Be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• Have good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• As a Library Services Assistant, you will work as part of a team responsible for providing a high quality, welcoming, and efficient library service to all customers.
• You will support library users to find the information and resources they need, assist them to use IT systems, shelve and display books and other materials, and deliver library events such as IT tasters and sessions for under 5’s.
• You will also be required to promote customer choice and enjoyment in reading, and the service’s digital offer including e-books and online reference resources.

Job description

Leicestershire County Council invites applications for a Library Services Assistant, a casual position at Ashby de la Zouch Library. You will help customers, assist with IT systems, shelve materials and run library events for children and adults, promoting reading and digital resources.

You will join a team focused on delivering welcoming, high quality service with flexible working options and a commitment to accessible, inclusive services.