Library Assistant

Library Assistant People Plus
• Nottingham, UK

We are looking to recruit a flexible and adaptable library assistant to work part-time for 16.25 hours weekly on a Wednesday, Thursday and alternate Saturdays.

Based from HMP Whatton, our Library Assistants are responsible for carrying out routine library duties such as lending, shelving, developing displays and supporting customers with diverse library and information requirements, under the direction of our Library Manager.

The role provides a support service to customers to assist with their reading choices and online services and is responsible for handling queries, signposting appropriately and providing guidance and direction to enable customers to locate the required information. The role also contributes to outreach library services, events and programmes.

You will have an interest and awareness in current publishing trends, reader recommendations and titles for a variety of ability levels as well as an understanding of customer service principles and practice. Experience of working within a custodial environment and experience of creating learning resources is desirable.