Library Assistant (Internal)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council is seeking a Relief Library Assistant to work across Brimington, Old Whittington, Staveley and the Chesterfield cluster libraries.

You will create a friendly, welcoming environment, be a strong team player, and confidently promote our services while handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, customer‑focussed setting.

Evening and weekend work may be required; library work can be physically demanding, and there are no guaranteed hours.

Qualifications

• Library experience is an advantage, but candidates with strong customer service are welcome.
• Able to create a friendly and welcoming environment for a diverse range of customers.
• Excellent at multi-tasking, efficient, able to work under pressure and independently if required.
• Confident in using IT; training will be provided on library systems.

Responsibilities

• Create a friendly and welcoming environment for a diverse range of customers.
• Multi-task effectively, work under pressure and when needed, including lone working.
• Promote library services and resources to users.
• Use library IT systems; training provided.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

IT literacy

Tools

Library systems

Job description

Closing date: 25 October 2026

Would you like to work as a relief member of staff in the Libraries across the Brimington ,Old Whittington and Staveley libraries and/or the Chesterfield cluster libraries.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about Libraries, is an excellent team player, who is eager to learn and who thrives working in a fast-paced customer focused environment.

Full Applications Are Not Required For This Vacancy.

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to create a friendly and welcoming environment for a diverse range of customers
• Excellent at multi-tasking, efficient, happy to work under pressure & confident with working alone if required.
• Passionate about what public libraries offer, and able to promote our services.
• Confident in using IT (training will be given on specific library systems)

Library experience is an advantage, but we also welcome candidates who have demonstrated exceptional customer service elsewhere.

Please note:

• There are no guaranteed hours with a Relief Library Assistant Contract.
• Library work can be physically demanding.
• Evening and weekend working may be required.