Library Assistant — Flexible Hours + Community Impact

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 3,000 - 3,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Modern working environment

Life Assurance

On-site nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car scheme

Job summary

Reading Borough Council’s Whitley Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant (4.19 hours per week) to provide a frontline public service and assist in library IT access. The role involves shelving, handling inquiries, and helping customers with computers and self-service machines.

You will join a friendly team, support events, and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment at Whitley Library.

Qualifications

• Public-facing library assistant role
• Active job requiring physical fitness
• Ability to use ICT and learn library systems
• Willingness to support events and activities
• Commitment to public service and access

Responsibilities

• Serve library customers at desks and issue library stock.
• Answer enquiries and assist new members; help access IT facilities.
• Maintain shelves, jacket and label books, print lists of requested items.
• Promote the service and participate in events like Rhymetimes and Reading loves reading.
• Act as evacuation officer/fire warden and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

IT literacy

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Public-facing

Tools

Library IT systems

Job description

Reading Borough Council’s Whitley Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant (4.19 hours per week) to provide a frontline public service and assist in library IT access. The role involves shelving, handling inquiries, and helping customers with computers and self-service machines.

You will join a friendly team, support events, and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment at Whitley Library.