Library Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 17 August 2025

LOCATION

Not specified

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Entry-level

SKILLS

Library Management Cataloging Customer Service ICT Skills Communication Skills Attention to Detail Shelving Book Displays

To support the Librarian in the daily running of the Library including supervision of library users and administration of library resources.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

Supervision of library users generally
Operation of the computerised library management system for the issue, return and renewal of books
Assisting with processing and cataloguing of new books and resources
Maintaining the stock in good order and repair
Processing, distribution and filing of newspapers and magazines.
Helping library users to locate books and information.
Assisting users with printing and photocopying requirements.
Assisting with book displays and other promotional activities
Shelving and tidying of books.
Taking sole charge of the library for one day per week

Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:

Love of literature with an interest and enthusiasm for books
Ability to deal with pupils and staff in a patient, sensitive manner in a busy environment
Methodical and able to pay attention to detail, to ensure accuracy in shelving, cataloguing and issuing of books
Promote a calm learning environment
Able to undertake a large amount of shelving and ensure tidiness
Interest and knowledge of books
Artistic flair combined with familiarity of Publisher software, in order to produce leaflets, posters and displays
Good ICT skills including Word, Excel and Publisher
Ability to prioritise and use initiative
Good communication skills
Able to present a positive image
Flexible attitude – To undertake additional tasks commensurate with the role
Ability to work in line with Trust policies and procedures

To support the Librarian in the daily running of the Library including supervision of library users and administration of library resources

Librarian

Supervision of library users generally
Operation of the computerised library management system for the issue, return and renewal of books
Assisting with processing and cataloguing of new books and resources
Maintaining the stock in good order and repair
Processing, distribution and filing of newspapers and magazines.
Helping library users to locate books and information.
Assisting users with printing and photocopying requirements.
Assisting with book displays and other promotional activities
Shelving and tidying of books.
Taking sole charge of the library for one day per week

Love of literature with an interest and enthusiasm for books
Ability to deal with pupils and staff in a patient, sensitive manner in a busy environment
Methodical and able to pay attention to detail, to ensure accuracy in shelving, cataloguing and issuing of books
Promote a calm learning environment
Able to undertake a large amount of shelving and ensure tidiness
Interest and knowledge of books
Artistic flair combined with familiarity of Publisher software, in order to produce leaflets, posters and displays
Good ICT skills including Word, Excel and Publisher
Ability to prioritise and use initiative
Good communication skills
Able to present a positive image
Flexible attitude – To undertake additional tasks commensurate with the role
Ability to work in line with Trust policies and procedures

To be fully aware of and understand the duties and responsibilities arising from the Children’s Act, Keeping Pupil's Safe in Education and the school's own Safeguarding Policy in relation to child protection and safeguarding children and young people as this applies to the potholder’s role within the organisation.
To also be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to children and young people in relation to the postholder’s role.
To ensure that the worker’s line manager is made aware and kept fully informed of any concerns which the postholder may have in relation to safeguarding and/or child protection.