Library Assistant

4 weeks ago


Bristol, United Kingdom Bristol City Council Full time

**Permanent, Full Time 36 hours per week.**

Are you passionate about books and reading? Would you like to help people get online and navigate the internet? Do you enjoy helping people find the information they need? Do you want to work at the heart of the community providing a vital public service to all?

Are you committed to the ethos of public libraries and encouraging people to get the maximum benefit from our library service and facilities?

If so, then we want you to come and join our friendly team. We need a customer-focused person to help us run and develop a high-quality service at our beautiful Grade 1 listed Central Library.

The post is not available for job share and availability for all specified sessions is required (see the microsite Work for Bristol libraries ). The role is not suitable for home working or hybrid working, as it is required to be physically present in libraries.

You will carry out a diverse range of tasks with no two days being the same, helping customers to get the most out of the library. You will be helping customers find specific titles and reserving them, dealing with new membership, signposting customers to websites for information, booking customers on to IT support sessions or author events, preparing and delivering story-time and singing sessions for babies and toddlers and encouraging children to join reading activities.

Manual handling, display screen equipment, and other training will be given, to ensure tasks are carried out safely.

Staff are expected to work flexibly in different library locations, sometimes outside their own team.

**Why Bristol City Council?**

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

**How do I apply?**

**Further information about the working pattern of the position is available on the microsite at **Work for Bristol libraries**

**We anticipate the interview will be week commencing April 8**th** or 15**th**.


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