Library Assistant

Job Number HCC
20844 Location Hertfordshire Directorate Resources Salary Range £25,185 with the opportunity to progress to £26,403 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Contract Type Permanent/Fixed Term Full Time/Part Time Full time/ Part time Closing date 06-Jan-2026

Job Title: Library Assistant
Starting Salary: £25,185 with the opportunity to progress to £26,403 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Hours: up to 37 hours per week
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent/Fixed Term
Directorate: Resources

Do you want to make a difference in the community and help people to enrich their lives, whilst progressing in a whole new career? Then apply for a job with Hertfordshire Libraries. We have a number of Library Assistant roles in libraries across Hertfordshire. One of those roles could be for you!

Hertfordshire’s libraries are more than collections of books. They are hubs for community activities, places to access digital technology, and gateways to reading, information and wellbeing. Our service points include small village libraries, town and city libraries, and performing arts libraries. Hertfordshire Libraries exists to help people to live better lives for longer. All of which means today’s Library Assistants need to be passionate about proactively helping people of all ages and from all backgrounds.

Library Assistant roles offer successful applicants the opportunity to get involved in a hugely varied range of activities.

• You will be actively promoting and supporting the use of all of our library resources and helping customers to find the information that they need.
• You will help to deliver a programme of library activities and events, as well as supporting the Library Manager in all aspects of the day to day running of the library.
• In some libraries you will be involved in helping us to deliver services that are unique to that service point. This may include, for example, assisting people to use our Creator Space resources, including 3D printers and virtual reality devices.
• All of our Library Assistant roles help to make a positive difference to people’s lives.

We look for people who are friendly, confident, and outgoing. Who will be a reliable and flexible team player who is willing to engage with the full range of services, and events that libraries offer.

• Experience in delivering a high standard of Customer Service to members of the public.
• Demonstrable time management skills in organising and prioritising.
• Competent ICT skills, including Microsoft Office, Internet and other computer-based resources.
• Evidence of working collaboratively with a team to achieve aims and objectives
• Experience of meeting KPIs and other targets set by Team Leads
• Skill or experience in promoting events and services.
• Evidence of, or experience in, problem solving
• Ability to support members of the public with queries and use of IcT.
• Knowledge of Library Services.

We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.

About the Library:

Stevenage SG1 1HD
- 36.5 hours

Stevenage is a busy library with a large friendly team providing services to a diverse community. You will be expected to assist, lead and deliver regular and one-off activities both within the library and out in the community. Full training will be given.

St Albans Library AL1 3JQ
- 21 hours

This is a great opportunity to join the amazing team at St Albans Library. This is the busiest library in Hertfordshire, with a variety of events and activities, and also has an innovative Creator Space where team members support the public with 3D printing, film making and other tech and craft projects. The position includes working every Saturday, with alternate Saturdays on-site at Marshalswick Library.

Hertford Library SG14 1DR
- 19 hours

Hertford library is a busy family orientated library, often ranking amongst the 10 most visited in Hertfordshire. We offer many different services and outreach groups with a strong reputation in delivering children’s activities"

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