Sessional Library Assistant

PeoplePlus; Rugby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A service provider in Rugby is seeking library assistants to support various short-term contracts. The role involves routine library duties, providing assistance to customers, and contributing to outreach services. Candidates should have GCSEs in Maths and English, IT skills, and an interest in publishing trends. This flexible position is ideal for adaptable individuals looking to assist in a custodial environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Ability to use a range of IT skills including internet browsers and Microsoft Office.
• Interest and awareness of current publishing trends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine library duties under direction.
• Provide support service to assist customers.
• Handle queries and guide customers in locating information.

Skills

IT skills including internet browsers and Microsoft Office

Understanding of customer service principles

Interest in current publishing trends

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in Maths and English

Job description

Overview

The Role

We are looking to recruit flexible and adaptable library assistants to support various contracts on a short-term basis as and when required. Based from HMP Onley, our Library Assistants are responsible for carrying out routine library duties such as lending, shelving, developing displays and supporting customers with diverse library and information requirements, under the direction of our Library Manager. The role provides a support service to customers to assist with their reading choices and online services and is responsible for handling queries, signposting appropriately and providing guidance and direction to enable customers to locate the required information. The role also contributes to outreach library services, events and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine library duties (lending, shelving, developing displays) and support customers with diverse library and information requirements under the Library Manager’s direction.
• Provide a support service to customers to assist with reading choices and online services.
• Handle queries, signpost appropriately, and provide guidance to enable customers to locate required information.
• Contribute to outreach library services, events and programmes.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Ability to use a range of IT skills including internet browsers and Microsoft Office.
• Interest and awareness of current publishing trends, reader recommendations and titles for a variety of ability levels.
• Understanding of customer service principles and practice.
• Experience of working within a custodial environment and experience of creating learning resources is desirable.
• Please include your current salary and desired salary as part of your application, when prompted.