Branch Librarian

at  Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council

BRANCH LIBRARIAN

Job description
Directorate: ELLL
Section: Libraries
Contract Type: Temporary
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location of post: Glynneath Library, Park Avenue, Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot SA11 5DW
Is this post a secondment? NO
Is this post politically restricted NO
We are currently looking for an experienced person to join our team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient day to day administration and management of the library.
The main duties of the post are;
To supervise the efficient day to day administration and management of the library
Supervision of staff in the library
Routine supervision of IT equipment and services
Contribute to staff training requirements within the library
Contribute formally to discussions on service development especially through engagement with schools and local community groups
To identify growth potential for the library and promote library usage
To contribute to stock selection and promotion
To maintain records and undertake the necessary checks in line with the Health and Safety of the building
To develop links with young people organisations and schools to enhance services to children
To contribute to the implementation of the Authority’s policies
To undertake any duties, commensurate with the post and grade, as may be assigned by the Library Services Manager.
You will have experience of professional library work
Experience of supervising and motivating staff
You should have extensive experience of working in public libraries and have excellent oral and written communication skills
Ideally you will have a good standard of education, minimum of 4 GCSE’s or equivalent grades A-C which should include English
If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.
For an informal discussion, please contact Clare Davies on
Phone: 01639 899829 or Email: c.davies19@npt.gov.uk

DBS REQUIREMENTS:

• This post is not subject to a DBS check
  Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
  The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

WELSH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

Welsh Language skills are not required

Please refer the Job description for details