Part-Time Library Assistant: Books, IT Help & Events

Wiltshire Council; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Library Assistant to join Chippenham Library on a 19-hour week. You will assist customers, help locate books and information, and support IT use. You will also participate in children’s activities and events, and assist volunteers and partners.

Applicants should have at least five GCSEs including English and Maths (A-C or equivalent) and good ICT skills. Previous library experience is not essential as training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent.
• Good ICT/IT skills and confident with laptops/tablet devices.
• Previous library experience not required as training will be provided.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with queries and help them find books and information.
• Support customers with IT tasks and digital services.
• Help run children’s activities and events (e.g. rhyme time).
• Stock shelves, manage returns and assist volunteers and partners.

Skills

Customer service

IT skills

Teamwork

Education

Five GCSEs including English & Maths (A-C) or equivalent

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Library Assistant to join Chippenham Library on a 19-hour week. You will assist customers, help locate books and information, and support IT use. You will also participate in children’s activities and events, and assist volunteers and partners.

Applicants should have at least five GCSEs including English and Maths (A-C or equivalent) and good ICT skills. Previous library experience is not essential as training will be provided.