Level 3 Library, Information and Archive Services Assistant - The Portsmouth School Library Service
Role Overview
To support the provision of a high-quality School Library Service, we are looking for someone to be part of our team based in Paulsgrove. We are looking for an energetic and dynamic person who will support the Advisory Librarian and Library Assistants.
You will be expected to:
* Promote a love of reading with both school staff and pupils across the city.
* Work as part of the team to support schools and host visiting authors at events.
* Select books to issue to schools as per requests and as part of our advisory support service.
* Work closely with schools to develop and maintain their library space
* Assist with stock purchase, deliveries and adding new stock to our system
* Have an enhanced DBS certificate as some unsupervised working may take place in schools
* Welcome visitors to the SLS Centre and help them during their book exchange visits
* Issue and return books using the computerised library management system
* Maintain a tidy and organised workspace which includes shelving books, tidying and routine stock maintenance
* Package consignments for delivery, including lifting and moving boxes
* Update social media to promote the service we offer and share details of events we host.
Apprenticeship Details
* Working Hours: These will be flexi-time hours to suit the needs of the business - 5 days a week with generally shorter hours on a Friday. Generally working hours are 9am - 4.30pm. 30 minute lunch break daily.
* Salary: £24,310
* Location: Cheltenham Road, Paulsgrove, Portsmouth, PO6 3PL
* You will be working quite closely with Portsmouth Central Library and will need to be able to travel to their office if needed (Central Library, Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, PO1 2DX)
* Qualification: Level 3 Library and Archive Services Assistant Apprenticeship
* Duration: 20 months (Fixed term)
* Delivery: All learning will be delivered online alongside the face-to-face role at the library.
Who is the right person for this apprenticeship role?
We're looking for a friendly, resilient person who communicates well, stays organized, and can build good relationships with others. Being creative and proactive is important to help promote all the services we offer. It's important that you stay motivated and enthusiastic, even as things change quickly, and that you focus on finding solutions.
You will be someone who:
* enjoys working with children and young people.
* loves books, is interested in and understands the importance of reading.
* knows a lot about children's books (or is willing to learn)
* is keen to work alongside authors and publishing houses to promote and support events
* is able to show care and understanding for others' needs
* is able to work to deadlines and manage tasks effectively, planning and prioritizing your work.
* is able to work independently, using your initiative, but also work well as part of a team, supporting colleagues and working together to provide a helpful and lively service to schools.
* has basic IT skills and be confident in keeping our social media platforms up to date regularly.
About the employer
The Portsmouth School Library Service (SLS) helps primary, secondary and special schools develop and use high quality library collections to inspire reading and help learning. We also offer advisory support and facilitate a full program of author events throughout the year. This includes Meet the Author events in schools, Book Awards and Literature Quizzes.
SLS is part of the wider PCC Library and Archive Service. The successful applicant will gain experience of the children's offer as delivered by public libraries, participating in promotional events and activities, supporting branch libraries as necessary.
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