Librarian Hmp Humber

**The job itself**:
We are seeking a proactive outgoing Librarian with enthusiasm and commitment to assist in the provision of the library service at HMP Humber within the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The site operates two libraries across the establishment and is open daily with one full-time librarian and four part-time library assistants. This post is advertised on a fixed term, full-time basis.

The Council Library Service is contracted to provide a library service to HMP Humber. HMP Humber is a Category C Men’s Prison that aims to provide a safe and educational environment where men can learn new skills to help them on release. It provides a regime that is focused on the provision of purposeful activity and men have access to a broad programme of learning opportunities and training in trades and professions.

The Head of Reducing Re-Offending manages the library contract and budgets at HMP Humber and as such works closely with the library staff. As a Librarian you will be expected to take an active part in the promotion and role of the library in supporting education and training. Duties will include day to day running of the prison libraries, enquiry work, maintenance of stock, support of promotional and reader development activities, working within specific security regulations and restrictions.

You must have excellent customer care skills and a genuine interest in working within a diverse prison community, which includes ethnic minorities. Interpersonal and problem solving skills are important, as you will be expected to communicate with all the prison population including staff and other agencies working within the prison. You must be dynamic and motivated, able to work within a team and be willing to embrace change.

Hours and days of work will be:
Monday 8.5 hours
Tuesday 8 hours
Wednesday 8.5 hours
Thursday 8 hours
Friday 4 hours

For an informal discussion about this exciting and challenging opportunity please contact Mrs Sheron Gibbins, Senior Librarian, (Tel: 01482 392720).