Stock & Bibliographic Services Practitioner

Rutland County Council; Oakham; Presencial; GBP 18.000 - 24.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Health, wellbeing and work-lifebalance

Descripción de la vacante

Rutland County Council's Stock & Bibliographic Services is seeking a practical Stock & Bibliographic Services Practitioner to provide hands-on support for managing library stock and collections across Rutland's four libraries. You will work under the Stock & Reader Development Officer to keep records accurate, well organised and accessible.

You will undertake cataloguing, stock editing, monitor reservations and inter-library loan, assist with reader development and outreach, and help present

Formación

• Well organised and accurate, with the ability to manage practical and administrative tasks effectively.
• Confident using computerised systems and maintaining accurate records and information.
• A good communicator who works effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Interested in books, reading and library collections, with enthusiasm for creating attractive environments.
• Experience in library services, stock management or related work advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Undertaking stock editing, maintenance and processing, including updating stock records and basic cataloguing.
• Monitoring stock reservations and rotations; lead for Inter-Library Loan service.
• Supporting the organisation, maintenance and presentation of stock and collections.
• Carrying out routine collections, bibliographic and administrative tasks to support the wider service.
• Moving, packing, shelving and organising library stock for customers.

Conocimientos

Organised

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Herramientas

Library management software

Descripción del empleo

As Stock & Bibliographic Services Practitioner, you will provide practical, hands-on support for the management of library stock and collections across Rutland's four libraries. Working under the direction of the Stock & Reader Development Officer, you’ll undertake a range of bibliographic, stock and collections tasks, helping to keep our collections accurate, well organised and accessible. You'll also contribute to reader development, outreach and wider library projects, playing an important behind-the-scenes role in making sure our libraries have the stock and support they need to deliver a great service.

About the Role

In this role, you will be:

• Undertaking stock editing, maintenance and processing, including updating stock records and carrying out basic cataloguing.
• Monitoring stock reservations and rotations, and taking the administrative lead for the Inter-Library Loan service.
• Supporting the organisation, maintenance and presentation of stock and collections, working with Library Practitioners and the Stock & Reader Development Officer as required.
• Carrying out a range of routine collections, bibliographic and administrative tasks to support the wider service.
• Moving, packing, unpacking, shelving and organising library stock, helping to ensure collections are where they need to be and ready for customers.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Costs for the DBS are covered by Rutland County Council. Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, behind-the-scenes work to develop specialist experience in library stock, collections and bibliographic services, while making a direct contribution to the experience of our customers.

To succeed in this role, you will be:

• Well organised and accurate, with the ability to manage practical and administrative tasks effectively.
• Confidentusing computerised systems and maintaining accurate records and information.
• A good communicator who works effectively with colleagues and customers.
• Interested in books, reading and library collections, with an enthusiasm for creating attractive and engaging library environments.
• Experience of library services, stock management, bookselling, archives/records management or similar work would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

Our Values

Our values - Passionate,Ambitious, WorkTogether, and Make a Difference - guide everything we do. We're looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council