Library Assistant (Part-Time) - Flexible Hours & Community Impact

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 1,400 - 2,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible working

Modern offices Reading

Life Assurance - 3x salary (LGPS)

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Leased car scheme

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is recruiting a Library Assistant for Palmer Park Library. The role is part-time, averaging 2.22 hours per week with non-negotiable Saturday shifts on a 2 in 3 pattern, 9:45am to 1:05pm. The post focuses on serving customers, shelving tasks, and supporting IT access for patrons.

You will work as part of a team delivering public services, promoting reading activities, and supporting events while ensuring safety and a welcoming environment for all customers.

Responsibilities

• Being the public face of the library service, working on library desks, issuing library stock, answering enquiries, joining new members, and helping customers to access the library’s IT facilities.

Job description

Reading Borough Council is recruiting a Library Assistant for Palmer Park Library. The role is part-time, averaging 2.22 hours per week with non-negotiable Saturday shifts on a 2 in 3 pattern, 9:45am to 1:05pm. The post focuses on serving customers, shelving tasks, and supporting IT access for patrons.

You will work as part of a team delivering public services, promoting reading activities, and supporting events while ensuring safety and a welcoming environment for all customers.