Library Assistant Schools Library Service
Northumberland County Council, Guide Post, Northumberland
Library Assistant Schools Library Service
£17908-£20466
Northumberland County Council, Guide Post, Northumberland
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 2 Aug | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 84f390649b234e6e8e2f4c99e6613108
Location ref: Guide Post, Northumberland
Full Job Description
- Represent the library service in day-to-day contact with customers of all ages, providing a friendly, efficient service and promoting a positive image of the library.
- Work independently in schools, helping improve school libraries through stock revision, cataloguing and classification.
- Working with children in schools from delivering storytelling sessions to library skills training.
- Select large loan collections of books and resources to meet schools' specialised requirements.
- Support customers in accessing and making best use of library facilities and services.
- Promote the service using social media
- Assist with stock management processes, including requests, overdues, stock presentation, ordering and preparation of new stock.
- Respond to customer enquiries in person, by telephone and through electronic communications.
- Use IT systems to manage information, undertake research and work with a range of library management systems.
- Maintain records, databases and statistics and assist with administrative and clerical duties.
Are you enthusiastic about books, reading and helping people? Do you enjoy working with a wide range of customers and being part of a motivated team?, A sound working knowledge of procedural and practical issues relating to library services. - An awareness of school library services and enthusiasm for children's books and reading.
- Strong ICT and administrative skills.
- The ability to communicate effectively with teachers, children, customers and people with disabilities.
- A proactive approach to customer care and problem solving.
- The ability to work both as part of a team and independently across different settings without supervision.
- The ability to regularly lift and move boxes, including loading and unloading vans with the aid of a trolley. Why Join Us? This is an opportunity to support schools, encourage reading, help customers access valuable resources, and contribute to the delivery of a high-quality library service. If you are dependable, adaptable, committed to excellent customer care and passionate about libraries and reading, we'd love to hear from you.
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here. Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council's latest job opportunities. Facebook: NCC Jobs Group LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs
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