Library Officer | Part time | Garstang Library

Overview

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

Position Library Officer at Garstang Library – Part Time (20.5 hpw). Temporary Job Share until 30 August 2026. Pro-Rata salary £28,142 - £32,061.

• Lead a team of staff and volunteers to deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the library.
• Plan and deliver a wide range of events (e.g. author events, class visits).
• Support customers with digital services (e.g. eBooks, passport applications).
• Build partnerships with local organisations.
• Monitor performance and ensure service excellence.
• Work at a library base with the expectation to work at other libraries as required.
• Adhere to the set two-week rota; hours are fixed and 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.

• Part 1:
  Information Session – Friday 20 March at Garstang Library, 2:00 pm. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend (about 1 hour) including a meeting with a manager and a library tour explaining duties.
• Part 2:
  Interview – Friday 27 March at Garstang Library. All applicants attending the information session will be invited for interview.

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

• 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. Option to purchase additional leave each year.
• Access to staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, offering savings with a wide range of UK retailers.

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 provide good examples of how you meet the criteria detailed on the job description and person specification. Applications must be submitted online. If you have queries, please contact CS.busin

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. Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, listed on the LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.