Library Assistant
Leicestershire County Council
Work Location: Birstall Library, Wanlip Lane, Birstall, Leicester LE4 4JU
Salary: £25,995 - £26,409 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 4.5hrs - Saturday 9.30-2pm
Job Category: Non-Teaching
About the Role
As a Library Services Assistant, you will work as part of a team responsible for providing a high quality, welcoming, and efficient library service to all customers. You will support library users to find the information and resources they need, assist them to use IT systems, shelve and display books and other materials, and deliver library events such as IT tasters and sessions for under 5's. You will also be required to promote customer choice and enjoyment in reading, and the service's digital offer including e-books and online reference resources.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
* Have an interest in reading, learning and culture.
* Have experience of, and an interest in, digital technology including an ECDL or ITQ level 2 qualification or equivalent practical experience.
* Understand the importance of delivering a high level of customer service.
* Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to deliver events, activities, and taster sessions.
* Have good literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the duties of the role.
* Be able to work as part of a team and on your own initiative.
* Have good time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines.
You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities, and the ability to apply this to all situations. We would expect you to share and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability.
We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, please contact the person named below. This may include term-time, part-time, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, or home/remote working.
How to Apply
Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ+ communities and people with disabilities.
Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme. To apply, please click 'Apply Now'. You will need to upload a supporting statement explaining how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section. For more information, see the section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you have technical issues when applying, contact our Employee Service Centre.
By applying for this post, you agree to our About Us information. Leicestershire County Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting equality and opportunity, championing wellbeing, and investing in staff training and development.
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