Part-Time Library Assistant: Inspire Readers & Rhyme Time

Schools; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a friendly Library Assistant at East Preston Library. This part-time role (16 hours per week) involves welcoming customers, helping visitors access resources, and supporting daily library operations in a vibrant community space.

You will work with colleagues to deliver reading events, run Rhyme Time sessions for children, manage stock, and provide excellent customer service across all ages. The role rewards initiative, flexibility, and strong digital skills.

Qualifications

• 4 GCSEs with 9-4 / A-C passes including Maths and English.
• Experience working in a team to complete shared tasks.
• Digital skills to assist customers using emails, the library website, app, and eLibrary.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to engage with children, families and customers of all ages.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to varied daily demands.
• Initiative and sound judgment while following library procedures.

Responsibilities

• Be the dedicated go-to person for customers, helping them with questions and guiding them to other services.
• Undertake lone working or single staffing often supported by a volunteer.
• Support the delivery of reading events, including Rhyme Times and author talks.
• Use IT systems and enter data into the library system, such as registering new members.
• Respond to enquiries from customers and colleagues, in person and over the phone.
• Help with reading recommendations.
• Create new themes for book displays.
• Maintain, present, and process book stock.
• Lead engaging Rhyme Time sessions lasting 30 minutes and inspire a love of language in children.

Skills

GCSEs required

Digital skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Initiative

Education

GCSEs incl. Maths & English

Tools

Library software

Job description

West Sussex County Council is seeking a friendly Library Assistant at East Preston Library. This part-time role (16 hours per week) involves welcoming customers, helping visitors access resources, and supporting daily library operations in a vibrant community space.

You will work with colleagues to deliver reading events, run Rhyme Time sessions for children, manage stock, and provide excellent customer service across all ages. The role rewards initiative, flexibility, and strong digital skills.