Library Assistant
Library Assistant
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Job Description
Salary: Pro rata
Hours per week: 14 hours
Interview date: Friday 13 June 2025
Libraries Enriching Lives and Building Community
Do you love books information and have a passion to support people to read for pleasure to improve their wellbeingCan you demonstrate an understanding of public library services and the vital role they play in enriching and supporting our communities
We are looking for an enthusiastic friendly resilient individual to join our team at Melksham Library working 14 hours per week across a 2 week shift pattern to help provide a highquality service for our customers.
As Library Assistant you will help customers with queries help them to find books and information and support them with IT. You will take part in childrens activities such as rhyme time and events/activities for adults stock work supporting volunteers and partners and other varied tasks. No two days will be the same and youll need to be ready to deal with the unexpected!
You must have at least five GCSEs including English and Maths at grade AC or equivalent and good use of ICT. Previous library experience is not essential as we will train you in all aspects of library work. Excellent customer service skills or the ability to demonstrate you can provide them is essential.
Work pattern for this role is:
Week 1: Tuesday 10am 5pm Thursday 10am 2pm
Week 2: Tuesday 10am 5pm Thursday 10am 2pm Friday 10am 2pm and Saturday 09.30am 1.30pm
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read therole description and person specification carefully before you apply as well asOur Identity
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details contact Julia Upton Community Library Manager at or call.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
