Part-Time Library Assistant: Help Readers & Run Events

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

Job summary

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Library Assistant for Chippenham Library, working 19 hours per week. You will help customers with queries, assist them in finding books and information, and support IT access. The role includes participating in children’s activities like rhyme time and events for adults.

No prior library experience is required as training will be provided; however, excellent customer service skills are essential to help provide a high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent.
• Good use of ICT.
• No library experience required; training provided.
• Excellent customer service skills or ability to demonstrate them.

Responsibilities

• Help customers with queries and assist them in finding books and information.
• Support customers with IT tasks and digital access.
• Assist with children’s activities such as rhyme time and events for adults.
• Stock work and support for volunteers and partners.

Skills

Customer service

IT support

Communication

Education

Five GCSEs including English and Maths

Tools

ICT

Job description

Wiltshire Council is seeking a Library Assistant for Chippenham Library, working 19 hours per week. You will help customers with queries, assist them in finding books and information, and support IT access. The role includes participating in children’s activities like rhyme time and events for adults.

No prior library experience is required as training will be provided; however, excellent customer service skills are essential to help provide a high-quality service.