1. Do you enjoy working with people of all ages?Do you have a love for reading and are passionate about sharing it? Would you like to work in the community? Do you have strong IT skills? Are you flexible and able to work various shifts, often at short notice?
…then being a Library and Archive Assistant in Sheffield Libraries might be the perfect choice for you.
As a Library and Archive Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the library. Your responsibilities will include:
Assisting customers in locating and borrowing materials Shelving and organizing books and other resources Assisting customers using self-service machines, providing IT support and assisting with digital resources Answering a diverse range of enquiries Supporting library events Maintaining a welcoming library environment
This is a Casual position in which you will be working across the city covering gaps in staffing at Libraries throughout Sheffield, including evenings (at Central Library) and Saturdays (across the service). Saturday working attracts an enhanced rate of pay. All Libraries are closed on Thursdays, except for the Central Library, and all Libraries are closed on Sundays.
More information on the locations and opening times of our Libraries can be found here :
For further information about the posts and an informal chat, please email.
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.