Part-Time Library Assistant: Help Residents & Promote Reading

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Bank Holidays

Weekend pay enhancements

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Library Assistant to support the delivery of a high-quality library and information service at Skelmersdale. This is a part-time, fixed-term role with a 7-hour weekly pattern.

You will assist customers with digital resources, help plan and deliver events, and promote reading for pleasure while serving across library sites as required. The post is pro rata with a salary of £26,016–£26,847 per year and ends 20 May 2027.

Qualifications

• Welcoming and friendly demeanor.
• Love for reading and passion for sharing.
• Excellent communication and digital skills.
• Ability to work with a range of stakeholders and deliver customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with accessing digital resources.
• Support in planning and delivery of events.
• Engage with customers to promote reading for pleasure.
• Work at multiple libraries as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Digital skills

Stakeholder engagement

Reading promotion

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Library Assistant to support the delivery of a high-quality library and information service at Skelmersdale. This is a part-time, fixed-term role with a 7-hour weekly pattern.

You will assist customers with digital resources, help plan and deliver events, and promote reading for pleasure while serving across library sites as required. The post is pro rata with a salary of £26,016–£26,847 per year and ends 20 May 2027.