Library Assistant

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

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Ashby de la Zouch Library

Salary: £13.91 per hour

Working Hours: As and when required

Contract Type: Casual

Closing Date: 24th September 2026

Do you love reading and want to share this passion with others? Do you enjoy providing excellent customer service? If so, why not consider becoming a Library Services Assistant.

About the Role

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.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• GCSE grades A-C standard or NVQ 2 or equivalent level of experience. Have an interest in reading, learning and culture.
• Have 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.

We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Clare Lister, Library Supervisor

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]