Overview
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 5s. 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.
Flexible working
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 the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. This may include requests for term-time working, part-time hours, compressed hours, flexible start and finish times, home/remote working, etc.
Responsibilities
* Support library users to find information and resources they need.
* Assist users to use IT systems.
* Shelve and display books and other materials.
* Deliver library events, such as IT tasters and sessions for under 5s.
* Promote customer choice and enjoyment in reading and the service\'s digital offer, including e-books and online reference resources.
Person specification / Qualifications
* 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.
* Understand and commit to equal opportunities and be able to apply this to all situations. Evidence of commitment to our values may be requested as part of the interview process.
Equal Opportunities / Disability Confident
Disability Confident. A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .
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