Library Assistant

eTeach UK Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Bank holidays: 25 days + 8 holidays (↑

Family tuition discount 25%

Flexibility/work arrangements

Free eye tests

TOTUM card access

Staff car parking

Job summary

South Gloucestershire & Stroud College (SGS) seeks a Library Assistant to join the LibraryPlus team at Filton Campus. You will support students with electronic and print resources, manage issuing and catalogue tasks, and assist in promoting study skills and enrichment activities.

The role is permanent, part-time (15 hours/week over three days) term-time only, with benefits including LGPS pension, generous annual leave, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a library or academic institution.
• Experience in a student/customer facing role.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Experience with Windows-based applications.
• Experience planning and delivering enrichment activities.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Support students in using electronic and paper resources and develop information handling skills.
• Carry out daily library duties: issuing items, reservations, catalogue maintenance, and circulation records.
• Assist in supervising the Libraries in line with behaviour guidelines and college procedures.
• Support students with software and electronic resources, including Microsoft Office, eBooks, and databases.
• Help promote internal services, study skills programmes, and physical/electronic resources.
• Assist in planning, delivering and promoting student enrichment activities and events.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative working

Enthusiastic

Windows applications

Library experience

Customer-facing

Enrichment activities planning

Job description

Library AssistantRole Information:Reference: REQ0001508Location: Filton CampusFTE Salary: £25,287.00Actual Salary: £10,251.49Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time OnlyWorking Hours: 15 hours per week spread over 3 days: Monday 09:00-14:30, Tuesday 09:30-15:00, Thursday 09:30 – 15:00

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.

• 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.

We have an exciting role of Library Assistant within our LibraryPlus team!

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.
• 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.

If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk @sgscol.ac.uk SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.