Library Assistant - Southcote Library

Job description

Reading has 7 libraries, 1 home library service, and a growing digital service, used by c.250,000 people every year.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role

As a Library Assistant you will contribute to providing a best value public service by directly serving library customers and helping to meet their needs.

The primary purpose of the post is to serve library customers.

The secondary purpose is to carry out administrative tasks within the library which contribute to the provision of the public service. Such tasks will include returning books to the shelves and keeping the books in correct order. This may also include jacketing and labelling books, printing lists of requested books etc.

The following posts are available:

Southcote Library:

Tuesdays 4.00pm - 7:05pm

Saturdays 9:45am - 1:05pm

Strong applicants who are not offered their preferred post may be offered a casual contract.

About you

If you are looking for a job that offers you the opportunity to make a difference to people’s lives and are a resilient and friendly team player with a customer focused attitude, we would love to hear from you!

Your duties will include:

• Being the public face of the community library service, working on library desks, welcoming, and greeting customers.

• Working on the visa verification service (Reading Central Library) and helping people use the library service by assisting with their enquiries.

• Using ICT skills to learn the library computer systems and be able offer basic advice to customers on the use of computers, tablets and self-service machines.

• Working effectively within different teams to promote the service to all.

• Participating in and delivering events and activities such as coffee mornings, Rhymetimes and the Summer Reading Challenge.

• To act as an evacuation officer/fire warden – on hearing the fire alarm follow procedures in a calm, profession manner, clearing the library and ensuring customers are led to safety.

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave

• A wide range of flexible working opportunities

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work

• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

For more information on this position please contact [email protected]

Closing Date: Friday 30th August 2024

Interview Date: Wednesday 11th and Friday 13th September 2024

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.