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Coventry City Council; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Coventry City Council’s Library and Information Service is seeking a proactive Library Assistant on a part-time maternity cover at Willenhall Library. You’ll provide front-line library services, welcome visitors, assist with IT, and signpost to resources.

You will contribute to a friendly, inclusive environment, support readers, run small events like rhyme times, and help maintain displays while working 34.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication skills.
• IT knowledge.
• Ability to participate in events (e.g., rhyme times).
• Ensuring library spaces are welcoming to all.
• Enthusiasm for sharing books and reading.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact for library visitors.
• Using the library computer system and helping people to use IT.
• Answering questions on a wide variety of subjects.
• Participating in events and activities for example rhyme times.
• Moving books around the library.
• Promoting book displays.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

IT knowledge

Event participation

Welcoming spaces

Reading & sharing books

Job description

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry City Council’s Library and Information Service is a public facing service operating for the benefit of local communities and thewider city.

Providing services fromthe centrallibrary and 16 locallibraries (3 of which are community led) Coventry libraries provide a unique 'cradle-to-grave' service bringing individuals and communities together.

Publiclibraries acquire, organise and provide access to a range of information and reading resources to meet the diverse needs of a community.We actively support independent learning and encourage reader development, also providinginformation on areas such as:

• Local and national government services,
• Learning opportunities,
• Leisure activities,and
• Local community news and events

Wealsoplay an important role in providing access to computers and the internet for those who are digitally excluded.

The Library Service works in partnership with local, regional and national organisations to provide a full and wide-ranging service offer.Partners include:

• Arts Council England
• BBC
• Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Libraries Connected
• Public Health England,and
• Reading Agency

Libraries are uniquely placed to change lives for the better. They are busy and vibrant open spaces, not only providing access to books but also helping people to help themselves and improve their opportunities. By providing practical support and guidance, libraries play a critical role in enabling and empowering people to realise their potential, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

This is a temporary Maternity Cover Library Assistant post, providing the front-line library service.

We are looking for someone to join our team in providing a safe welcoming space for visitors to relax, read, learn, use computers, attend and participate in events on site or online.

In your role you will be ensuring a good visitor experience and providing information and signposting.

The main day to day duties of the role include:

• First point of contact for library visitors
• Using the library computer system and helping people to use IT
• Answering questions on a wide variety of subjects
• Participating in events and activities for example rhyme times
• Moving books around the library

Hours and Place of work

This is a

part-time, temporary post of 34.5 hours per week, at Willenhall Library, Coventry.

There will be 4 salary increments for weekend working.

· Monday 10 -7.00pm (9.25 hours including a paid break)

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for:

• Ability to participate in events (e.g.. rhyme times and story times)
• Ensuring library spaces are welcoming to all
• Enthusiasm for sharing books and reading

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our

accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at

[e-mail] or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their

webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact

[e-mail].

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

I

nterview date(s): 5th & 6th November 2026

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards andbenefits package - to find out more please visit

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

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Library and Information Assistant

Company: Coventry City Council Salary: £26,427 to £27,274 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Willenhall library, CV3 3DG Job type: Contract Posting date: 9 Oct 2026 Closing date: 27 Oct 2026 Apply for this job

Summary

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

Coventry City Council’s Library and Information Service is a public facing service operating for the benefit of local communities and thewider city.

Providing services fromthe centrallibrary and 16 locallibraries (3 of which are community led) Coventry libraries provide a unique 'cradle-to-grave' service bringing individuals and communities together.

Publiclibraries acquire, organise and provide access to a range of information and reading resources to meet the diverse needs of a community.We actively support independent learning and encourage reader development, also providinginformation on areas such as:

• Local and national government services,
• Learning opportunities,
• Leisure activities,and
• Local community news and events

Wealsoplay an important role in providing access to computers and the internet for those who are digitally excluded.

The Library Service works in partnership with local, regional and national organisations to provide a full and wide-ranging service offer.Partners include:

• Arts Council England
• BBC
• Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Libraries Connected
• Public Health England,and
• Reading Agency

Libraries are uniquely placed to change lives for the better. They are busy and vibrant open spaces, not only providing access to books but also helping people to help themselves and improve their opportunities. By providing practical support and guidance, libraries play a critical role in enabling and empowering people to realise their potential, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values, we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that equity and respect remains at the heart of everything we do.

Our Values are:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

This is a temporary Maternity Cover Library Assistant post, providing the front-line library service.

We are looking for someone to join our team in providing a safe welcoming space for visitors to relax, read, learn, use computers, attend and participate in events on site or online.

In your role you will be ensuring a good visitor experience and providing information and signposting.

The main day to day duties of the role include:

• First point of contact for library visitors
• Using the library computer system and helping people to use IT
• Answering questions on a wide variety of subjects
• Participating in events and activities for example rhyme times
• Moving books around the library
• Promoting book displays

Hours and Place of work

This is a

part-time, temporary post of 34.5 hours per week, at Willenhall Library, Coventry.

There will be 4 salary increments for weekend working.

· Monday 10 -7.00pm (9.25 hours including a paid break)

· Tuesday 9.45-1, 4-7pm (6.25 hours)

· Wednesday non-working

· Thursday 1.00-7.00pm (6 hours)

· Friday 9.45-1, 4-7pm (6.25 hours)

· Saturday 8.45-4.00pm (6.75 hours)

· Sunday non-working

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Good communication skills
• IT knowledge
• Ability to participate in events (e.g.. rhyme times and story times)
• Ensuring library spaces are welcoming to all
• Enthusiasm for sharing books and reading

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our

accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at

[e-mail] or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their

webpage for more information. For all other queries, contact

[e-mail].

Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'.

We recognise that you might use AI tools to help with your application. While these tools can be useful, please make sure that all information you provide about your experience, skills, and qualifications is accurate. What matters most to us is hearing about your experience and the achievements that truly reflect you!

I

nterview date(s): 5th & 6th November 2026

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards andbenefits package - to find out more please visit

https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies