Library Assistant
2 weeks ago
**Job Overview**
**Duties**
- Provide support and assistance to the Library Manager.
- Assist in the efficient operation of Shifnal library, issuing and returning borrowed items, assisting library users, recording statistics and maintaining an attractive and well organised library.
- Reception duties, to include meeting and greeting visitors, dealing with queries from members of the public (in person and via the telephone).
- Assist customers with the use of public access computers in the library, offering advice or support as required.
- Participate in the management of library stock as required.
- Assist in the recording, reporting and monitoring of library income as required.
- Assist in the recording, reporting and monitoring of library performance as required.
- Assist with library or Council events and promotion.
- Act as advocate of the Shifnal Library and Council services.
- Liaise with members of the Public, Council and appropriate stakeholders regarding library functions as required.
- Assist and cover duties during periods of absence of other key members of staff.
- Follow correct procedures for the security of the building, cash, equipment, data and Council property.
**Experience**
**Job Type**: Part-time
Pay: £12.21-£12.26 per hour
Expected hours: 6 per week
**Education**:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Customer service: 2 years (required)
- Library services: 2 years (preferred)
- Public Sector: 2 years (preferred)
- Education: 2 years (preferred)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
**Location**:
- Shifnal TF11 8AZ (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/01/2025