Salary £24,404 - £25,183 Pro-rata | Part time – 18.75 hours | Library Assistant | Ansdell Library International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorshipDo you have a passion for reading and a desire to share this with a wide range of customers…If so, we have an ideal opportunity for you!
We are currently recruiting… A Library Assistant to work at Ansdell Library.
This is a permanent role, and you will work an average of 18.75 hours per week which will include some evenings and weekends, over a two-week rota (see attached rota)Lancashire Libraries are a vital service that provide spaces where people can feel safe and secure, where generations of all ages can meet freely in a public place and where learning can be encouraged.
Lancashire libraries aim to provide access for everyone to quality resources, knowledgeable and customer-focused staff, and a welcoming library space.Your new role…We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer focussed and digitally savvy individual to work within our team.
Our ideal person will be welcoming and friendly, have a love for reading and be passionate about sharing this.
You will have excellent communication and digital skills, be able to work with a range of partners and volunteers and be able to deliver a customer focused service.
You will work with a team in offering a high-quality library and information service and you will support the planning and the delivery of a diverse range of events and activities.
You will support and encourage customers to access online information and resources, for example accessing free eBooks and newspaper apps or helping someone find reliable information, such as applying for a passport.Sometimes, you will need to work at other locations and the role may involve some lone working.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
How to apply…We encourage all applicants to visit any Lancashire Library to see what is on offer.
For more information about the role, please contact Jessica Toft on 01772 534852.
Before submitting your application, please make sure you have given good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification (see attached).
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early and before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.