Library Assistant (Part-Time, Term-Time) — Support Learners

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Generous annual leave + bank holidays

Professional development support

Staff discounts and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working practices

Job summary

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is seeking a Library Assistant to join the LibraryPlus team. The role is 15 hours per week, term-time only, spread over three days with fixed morning/afternoon hours.

You will assist students with resources, manage library duties, and help promote study skills and services. The college emphasises equal opportunities, professional development and flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Collaborative working.
• Experience in the use of Windows based computer applications.
• Library or academic institution experience.
• Experience in a student/customer facing role.
• Experience of planning and delivering enrichment activities.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the use of electronic and paper-based resources and information sources, helping to fill their research requirements and develop their digital and information handling skills.
• Carry out the day to day library duties associated with the Libraries including: issuing items, reservations, organising the catalogue, maintaining circulation records, etc.
• Assist in the supervision of the Libraries, in line with expected behaviour guidelines and the college disciplinary procedure.
• Support students in the use of a wide variety of software and electronic resources including: Microsoft Office applications, eBooks and a variety of databases.
• Help the Library Manager to promote internal services, study skills programmes, and physical and electronic resources.
• Support the planning, delivery and promotion of student enrichment activities which may include themed events, reading initiatives/challenges, creative workshops or activities and/or other enrichment programmes designed to enhance the learner experience.

Skills

Collaborative working

Student/customer facing role

Enrichment activities planning

Tools

Windows based applications

Job description

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is seeking a Library Assistant to join the LibraryPlus team. The role is 15 hours per week, term-time only, spread over three days with fixed morning/afternoon hours.

You will assist students with resources, manage library duties, and help promote study skills and services. The college emphasises equal opportunities, professional development and flexible working where possible.