How you'll make a difference:
South Gloucestershire libraries are vibrant, welcoming spaces in the heart of their communities, providing activities and events for adults and children, books in a range of formats, and free internet access. As a Library Assistant, you will help customers to use the library facilities and IT resources, provide information and promote reading in the community.
What you will be doing:
- Daily, you will provide library services to the community, assisting with requests and enquiries by searching information through a range of resources.
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You will use the library management system, self-service equipment and help customers use IT and information resources.
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It will be key for you to help keep the library tidy and in good order by sorting and shelving books and materials in sequence and assisting with promotions and displays. You will help prepare new materials and maintain existing stock.
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As part of a team, you will take part in a wide range of promotional activities and outreach work with all ages including active involvement in rhyme and story times, undertaking craft sessions, supporting reading groups, organising author events and making school visits.
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Regularly, you will need to undertake the physical aspects of the job including shelving and counter work, lifting and carrying books and other materials and unpacking and packing crates from our deliveries.
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As required, you will need to handle cash payments.
What we need from you:
- You must have a minimum of three GCSE's (grade C/level 4) or equivalent qualification including English and maths.
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Given the elements of the role, you must have strong customer service experience, particularly with children, the elderly and people with disabilities.
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It is essential that you understand equal opportunities in the delivery of services, this must include the ability to work with people of all ages and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues and customers.
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You should have experience of using ICT equipment, applications and the internet.
What you need to know:
- Working hours are 9.30am to 12.30pm every Saturday.
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Salary will be pro rated to hours worked.
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You will belong to a team delivering the services from your specific library although you will be expected to work in other libraries as and when required.
Interviews will take place on Monday 13th July 2026.
How a career at South Gloucestershire Council is different:
- As part of our benefits package, you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.
- We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.
- We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives, and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance.
- We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.
Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.
- We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of.
- We're planning for the future; building and improving the roads, railways, schools, green spaces, and houses.
- We’re providing essential services across our communities to ensure they are safe and well maintained.
We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.
We’re making a difference, be part of it!
To view the full job description, please click this link: Library Assistant - Job Description
