Library Assistant (3 Posts) (Wishaw & Newmains Library) - REQ04707 - 441489

North Lanarkshire Council; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional council in Scotland is seeking a Library Assistant to provide a modern library service. Responsibilities include delivering children's activities, supporting IT access, and operating library systems. Ideal candidates should have good interpersonal and customer service skills, as well as an interest in books. Various working patterns are available across the libraries in North Lanarkshire.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

6 public holidays

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Educated to a good general standard.
• Experience of working with a wide range of customers.
• Ability to lift and carry stock.

Responsibilities

• Deliver children's activities such as Book bug sessions.
• Support public access to IT and provide customer service.
• Operate library management systems.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Customer service experience

Good IT skills

Interest in books and reading

Education

Good general education

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA MYSELF

We are looking for outgoing and approachable Library Assistant to join the team in providing a modern library service to the community. Duties include delivering children’s activities such as Book bug sessions, Chatter books, reader development activities, supporting public access to IT, general front line customer services and operating the library management systems.

Educated to good general standard, you should have good interpersonal skills combined with relevant customer service experience of working with a wide range of customers. You should also have good IT skills, be able to lift and carry stock, and ideally have an interest in books and reading. You must also be mobile within North Lanarkshire if required to travel to other work locations.

You must also be mobile within North Lanarkshire if required to travel to other work locations.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member through Disclosure Scotland and obtain a satisfactory membership check prior to commencing in this role.

Work Patterns Available

Wishaw Library

Post 1 (16 hours)

Week 1 – Wednesday 9am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm (19hrs)

Week 2 – Wednesday 9am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 5pm

Post 2 (9 hours)

Week 1 – Tuesday 9am to 1pm, Saturday 12pm to 5pm

Newmains Library

Post 3 (9 hours)

Week1 – Thursday 2pm to 7pm and Friday 10am to 2pm

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

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