Library Officer | Part time | Garstang Library

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 pro-rata | Fixed term, Part time | Garstang Library, Lancashire

Garstang Library

Part Time - 20.5hpw

£28,142 - £32,061 – Pro-Rata

Temporary Job Share until 30th August 2026

We are looking for friendly, proactive, and digitally confident individuals to lead our library teams.

Lancashire Libraries are a vital service that provide welcoming, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can connect, learn and feel safe. We're proud to offer access to quality resources, knowledgeable staff, and a supportive environment for everyone.

As a Library Officer, you will lead a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing day-to-day operations of the library.

Planning and delivering a wide range of events (e.g. author events, class visits).

Supporting customers with digital services (e.g. eBooks, passport applications).

Building partnerships with local organisations.

Monitoring performance and ensuring service excellence.

This is a temporary job share until 30th August 2026, you will be appointed to a library base, but there will be an expectation that you will work at other libraries as required.

Hours of work are a set working pattern over two weeks, please see the rota attachment at the bottom of the advert. These hours cannot be changed.

A confident and supportive leader.

Friendly, approachable, and passionate about reading.

Digitally confident and able to help others navigate online resources.

A great communicator with strong problem-solving skills.

Comfortable working with a diverse range of people, including volunteers and community partners.

The interview process will be in two parts:

Information Session:

Friday 20th March – Garstang Library at 2pm

All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an information session. This will last about 1 hour and will involve:

A meeting with a manager

A tour of the library and explanation of duties

Interview Date:

Friday 27th March – Garstang Library

All applicants attending the information sessions will be invited for interview.

At Lancashire County Council, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a career path that suits you, with access to personal and professional qualifications, coaching, and mentoring. This is the place to build the career you’ve always wanted.

In return for your passion and expertise, we offer a generous benefits package, including:

A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.

26 days of annual leave (rising with length of service), plus 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days. You’ll also have the option to purchase additional leave each year.

Access to our staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, offering savings with a wide range of UK retailers—from weekly groceries to white goods and vehicles.

More details about the role and the criteria you need to include within your application can be found on the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the advert.

Before submitting your application, please make sure you have given good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification.

Applications must be submitted online. If you have any queries about this role, please contact

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Please note the salary quoted for this position is the full time equivalent. These positions are part time, therefore, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.