Library Assistant
Job description
Section: Libraries
Contract Type: 6 Months Temporary
Hours: 22 hours per week
Location of post: Sandfields Library, Morrison Road, Sandfields, Port Talbot, SA12 6TG
Workstyle : You will work from a fixed workplace
We are currently looking for an enthusiastic person to join our library team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for helping to deliver a wide range of library and information services, promoting the library and engaging with the community.
The main duties of the post;
- To undertake routine tasks associated with the operation of the Library Service, including welcoming users, enrolling new members, processing stock, issuing and returning loans, dealing with requests and satisfying general enquiries.
- Assisting with events and activities at the library
- Promoting digital skills and providing support for users
- Providing community information, including health and wellbeing
- Working with the library team to promote reading and literacy
- Assisting in the day to day running of a Library
You will have experience in/of;
- Working with the public, preferably in a library or customer service environment
- Working as part of a team
Ideally you will have;
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to successfully undertake routine tasks
- A good knowledge of ICT and the ability to support library users
- A minimum of 4 GCSE&s (Grage A-C) or equivalent, one of which should be English Language
- A positive approach to organising, running and supporting activities and events in the library to support the wider community.
As part of the team, you will be required to work Saturdays for which an enhanced rate of pay will be made.
The successful candidate will be expected to be flexible in hours of work and location.
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion,