Library Assistant | County Wide

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Lancashire is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support the delivery of library services across various locations. The role involves assisting customers with digital resources and planning community events. Ideal candidates should have excellent communication skills and a passion for reading. Various hours are available, ranging from 7 to 37 hours per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about reading and helping others.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders.
• Delivers a customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality library services.
• Assist customers with accessing digital resources.
• Plan and deliver events in the library.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Excellent communication skills

Digital skills

Job description

Overview

Salary £25,185 - £25,989 per annum | Permanent, Part Time, various hours | Various locations across Lancashire

Are you passionate about reading and enjoy helping others?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer focused and digitally confident individual to join our library teams. Lancashire Libraries are a vital service that provide welcoming, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can connect, learn and feel safe. We're proud to offer access to quality resources, knowledgeable and friendly staff, and a supportive environment for everyone.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Library Assistant, you\'ll support the delivery of a high-quality library and information service. This includes:

• Assisting customers with accessing digital resources and information.


• Supporting in the planning and delivery of events (e.g. author events, class visits)

You will be appointed to a library base(s), but there will be an expectation that you will work at other libraries as required. Hours of work range from 7 to 37 hours per week. Please see attachment for rotas.

The posts available are:

• Chorley Library – 7hpw


• Euxton & Eccleston Libraries 14hpw


• Carnforth & Bolton-le-Sands – 10hpw


• Garstang Library - 18.5hpw


• Sharoe Green & Ribbleton Libraries - 10hpw


• Whalley Library - 16hpw


• Whalley Library – 28hpw


• Eccleston Library – 16hpw


• Ribbleton Library – 26.5hpw


• Barnoldswick Library – 16.5hpw (temporary until 05.10.26)


• Thornton Library – 34hpw


• Poulton Library – 34hpw


• Rishton Library – 16hpw


• Other posts that may become available

On the application you will have the option to select one or more of the above.

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal person will be welcoming and friendly, have a love for reading and be passionate about sharing this. You will have excellent communication and digital skills, be able to work with a range of stakeholders and be able to deliver a customer focused service.

Information Sessions

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please join one of our information sessions taking place on Monday 27 October at 1pm or Wednesday 29 October at 1pm using the link below:

• Information Session 27/10


• Information Session 29/10

Interview

Interview will be held at County Hall, Preston on 19 November.

Why Join Us

• A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.


• A great holiday entitlement of 26 days annual leave (pro rata), rising with length of service, plus Bank Holidays.


• Weekend pay enhancements.


• Employee Assistance Programme, credit union, counselling, and discounts on phone contracts, gym and lots more!

This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a \'disclosure\'. Further information can be found on the \'Our Recruitment Process\' tab.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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