Casual Library Assistant

☞ South Gloucestershire Council

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Update day: 01-06-2024

Location: Yate South West

Category: Marketing / PR Education / Training

Industry: Government Public Administration

Job type: Temporary

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How you’ll make a difference

You will make a difference as a Library Assistant by supporting the delivery and promotion of the Library Service.
You will be a member of our pool of casual staff who are able to work in libraries, often at short notice, to cover for periods of annual leave, sickness and other occasions when libraries are low on staff.

Please could confirm at the top of your Application that you are able to work at least three shifts every month and for students three shifts every holiday.


What will you be doing?
  • You shall assist with providing and delivering services, to all sections of the community, for example, services to children and older people as well as assisting with requests and enquiries which are made either by telephone, email, in writing or face-to-face by searching information through computerised and non-computerised resources.
  • You will use the library management system and self-service equipment and help the public use IT and information resources.
  • You shall participate in the preparation of new materials, and the maintenance of existing stock through the repair and withdrawal of older materials as directed. You will also ensure the good order and general tidiness of the service point including the sorting and shelving of materials in the appropriate sequence and assisting with promotions and displays.
  • You will take part in a wide range of promotional activities and outreach work with all ages, including active involvement in rhyme and story times, undertaking craft sessions, hosting reading groups, organising author events, making school visits and visiting community centres.
  • You will need to undertake the physical aspects of the job including shelving and counter work, lifting and carrying of books and other materials.

What we need from you

  • You will have a minimum of three GCSE passes at Grade C/Level 4 or above or equivalent including maths and English.
  • You must have excellent customer service skills.
  • You should demonstrate an understanding of equal opportunities in the delivery of services including an ability to work with people of all ages and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
  • You shall have experience of using ICT equipment, applications and internet.
  • You should have enthusiasm for books, multimedia and promotion of reading.

How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different

  • We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.
  • What’s special here is the strength of theteam ethos, the support and the training.
  • We ensure our libraries are Covid secure and have measures in place such as one way systems, socially distanced work stations, acrylic screens and hand sanitizer stations throughout our premises.

    Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.
  • We’re building and shaping communities which people are proud of
  • We’re planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses.
  • We’re providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained.
We’ve achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.

We’re making a difference, be part of it!


Location is all Libraries. Please note, salary will include accrued paid holiday thus hourly rate is £10.99.
For further information about the role, please contact Library Supervisors Jackie.brimming@southglos.gov.uk and Rebecca.preece@southglos.gov.uk

Salary From:
£18,933
Salary To:
£18,933
Hours per week:
0
Vacancy type:
Casual
Location:
Yate
Team:
Libraries
Advertising End Date:
18 Nov 2021
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Deadline: 16-07-2024

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