Library Assistant

at  Surrey County Council

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THIS ROLE HAS A STARTING SALARY OF £11,237.50 PER ANNUM, BASED ON A 18 HOUR WORKING WEEK.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Library Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will be based at Molesey Library, you will also be required to work at Dittons Library.
Libraries are spaces for social interaction, learning and cultural experiences, acting as an economic enabler providing support for local communities and businesses. Surrey’s libraries offer vital services to all members of their communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

There is something for everyone at Surrey’s libraries and the same day never happens twice.
The library is many different things to many different people. Curious readers come looking for their next adventure. Students meet to revise for their exams. Families gather for Storytime and Rhymetime. Special interest groups share their passions and older people access resources and secure their bus pass. Library Assistants greet each person with a positive attitude and resilient approach to any request.
Customer service is at the forefront of the library service. They are busy, lively places to work requiring flexibility, creativity, and initiative. This could be helping someone with a reading recommendation, thinking up new themes for book displays, planning events or assisting people with information and virtual services. Maintaining, presenting, and processing book stock is also a major part of the role.
The role also includes leading craft events, Rhymetime and Storytime sessions, engaging with schools to organise visits and class assemblies, and assisting with or leading other activities directed at both children and adults. From time to time there will be a need for lone working or single staffing at this and other libraries in the area.