Part-time Library Assistant Post

THE PRIAULX LIBRARY IS LOOKING FOR A NEW LIBRARY ASSISTANT! This is a part-time post for 20 hours at AA2 grade, worked over three days a week. The Library is Guernsey's local studies centre and specialises in family history, so the new member of staff will often be called on to help the public to access and use our digital and paper collections. You'll need to be computer literate, and will be expected to learn our Library Management and Digital database systems (not too hard!). You'll need good attention to detail, and to be methodical and accurate. You'll also contribute to and participate in events that we hold in the Library, such as open days, tours, and lectures, and as well as helping maintain the collections there will be opportunity to do research onlocal history and genealogy. To find out more go to our website (link in the comments below). We are looking forward to hearing from you!

The hours will usually be worked over three days per week, on Mondays,Thursdays and Fridays, with time in lieu arranged for occasionally working on the first Saturday in a month when required to do so.

The closing date for applications is Friday 2 January, with interviews expected to take place on Monday 12 January.

See below for a full job description. This document may be downloaded for your convenience.

JOB DESCRIPTION, LIBRARY ASSISTANT

PRIAULX LIBRARY (20 HOURS PER WEEK incl. some Saturday working)

1. JOB TITLE

                Library Assistant

2. RESPONSIBLE TO:

Senior Library Assistant

3. REMUNERATION

Equivalent to AA2 of the States of Guernsey Civil Service salary scale, £35,614-£40,504 (pro rata)

20 hours per week - £19,785-£22,502

4. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To assist in carrying out tasks essential for the development and maintenance of the Priaulx Library as a centre of excellence for local historical and genealogical research.             

KEY TASKS

5. To assist visitors and remote users in accessing collections and services

• Meet and greet visitors to the Library
• Participate in the Library’s enquiry service, handling queries in person; by telephone; email, or by any other means
• Assist users with identifying and accessing information resources in print and electronic form
• Offer assistance and guidance to users in operating Library equipment, including computers, microfilm readers and scanning facilities
• Maintain indexes, information files, signage and other finding aids
• Handle customer payments by card, cheque and cash

6. Reprographic and research services

• Participate in the Library’s research services.
• Assist customers with reprographic services, supplying copies of records by scanning, photocopying or downloading from the digital assets database, as appropriate
• Follow the Library’s copyright compliance procedures

• Keep clients informed of work in progress and orders ready for collection

7. Library management systems (circulation)

• Issue and return of books and other collection items on the library management system
• Register and renew library memberships

• Assist the Senior Library Assistant with routine customer communications, including issuing overdue notices

8. Collection care

To assist senior staff with the care and arrangement of collections to ensure that they are accessible and well presented

• As directed by the Senior Librarian, carry out edits to item records on the library management system
• As directed by the Senior Librarian, prepare stock items for shelving and storage
• Ensure that items are correctly shelved and that shelves are tidy
• Assist senior staff with the re-location of stock within the building
• Adhere to library handling procedures to ensure the safety of collection items

9. General duties

• Undertake routine administrative tasks as directed by the Chief Librarian
• Assist with opening up and closing the library building
• Act as a key holder for the library building
• Support senior staff in the delivery of library events