Library Assistant

SGS; Randwick; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Annual leave 25 days + 8 bank holidays

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College library team seeks a proactive assistant to help students access resources, issue items, and manage catalogues. You will support basic digital skills and promote both physical and electronic resources.

You will assist in planning enrichment activities and contribute to a welcoming, inclusive learner experience while working with a friendly team in a term-time‑only contract structure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a student/customer facing role.
• Experience in planning and delivering enrichment activities.
• Experience using Windows-based computer applications.
• Experience in an academic library setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in issuing items, reservations and catalog organisation to support learners.
• Supervise the library in line with conduct guidelines and college procedures.
• Promote internal services, study skills programmes and digital resources to students.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Collaborative working

Enthusiastic

Customer facing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Library software

Job description

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Support students in the use of electronic and paper-based resources and information sources, helping to fill their research requirements and develop their digital and information handling skills. Carry out the day to day library duties associated with the Libraries including: issuing items, reservations, organising the catalogue, maintaining circulation records, etc. Assist in the supervision of the Libraries, in line with expected behaviour guidelines and the college disciplinary procedure. Support students in the use of a wide variety of software and electronic resources including: Microsoft Office applications, eBooks and a variety of databases. Help the Library Manager to promote internal services, study skills programmes, and physical and electronic resources. Support the planning, delivery and promotion of student enrichment activities which may include themed events, reading initiatives/challenges, creative workshops or activities and/or other enrichment programmes designed to enhance the learner experience.
• Help the Library Manager to promote internal services, study skills programmes, and physical and electronic resources.

  Beneficial Skills & Qualifications Interpersonal Skills Collaborative working Enthusiastic Experience in the use of Windows based computer applications Library or academic institution experience Experience in a student/customer facing role Experience of planning and delivering enrichment activities.

  At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.Financial Rewards and Benefits: Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives Competitive Pension Scheme- Corporate and support roles have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), a flexible and pension accessible from the age of 55, with generous employer contributions of 16%.

  Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years' service (Full-Time Equivalent). Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.

• Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees. Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme Free Annual Eye test All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School) Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
• South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes. Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection.