Library Assistant

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Wales is looking for a Library Assistant to provide professional support in a friendly library setting. The role involves engaging with the community, assisting customers with library resources, and participating in library activities. Candidates must have at least 3 GCSEs, including English, and a proactive approach to customer service.

Qualifications

• Confident and outgoing manner.
• Experience working with a range of customers.
• Ability to assist in library activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a friendly and professional library service.
• Deal with enquiries and help with library activities.
• Support customers in using library stock and resources.

Skills

Customer service

Proactive approach

Experience with online information

Education

Minimum 3 GCSEs levels A-C including English

Job description

About Us

Libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan provide a wide range of services to library users through activities, training and events, free access to the internet and information, hire of rooms, work with partners, a wealth of local studies materials and of course the loan of books, audio books, eMagazines and DVDs.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 3, SCP 4, £25,185 p.a. pro rata
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 4 days, 20 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Cowbridge Library

Description: To assist in delivering a friendly and professional library service to the community. This will involve dealing with enquiries, helping out with library activities, and providing support for customers to make use of the library stock, resources and facilities.

About You

You will need:

• A confident and outgoing manner with a proactive approach to helping customers
• Experience of working with a range of customers or clients
• Experience in using online information resources
• A minimum of 3 GCSEs levels A-C, including English

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced

For Further Information, contact: Melanie Weeks, Senior Librarian. 01446 773941. [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.