Library Assistant

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local governmental body in Cowbridge is seeking a part-time Library Assistant. The role involves delivering a friendly and professional library service, dealing with enquiries, and assisting customers with library resources. The ideal candidate should possess strong customer service skills and have at least 3 GCSEs including English. This position is part-time, working 20 hours over 4 days per week.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering a friendly and professional library service.
• Deal with enquiries and help out with library activities.
• Provide support for customers to use library resources.

Skills

Confident and outgoing manner

Experience with customers

Experience using online resources

Education

3 GCSEs 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.