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Library Assistant

Dorchester Library and Learning Centre

Part Time, £8,876 - £9,038 per annum

15.50 hours per week

Fixed Term until 31st March 2024

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and motivated individual to join a dynamic and high performing team based at Dorchester Library, with a requirement to work at nearby libraries as necessary

Libraries are important community resources providing access to books and digital resources for information and pleasure, enabling people to enjoy cultural events, acquire lifelong learning skills, improve their health and wellbeing and combat social isolation.

The library has a continually evolving role in meeting the needs of the community. Strong customer focus, people skills, digital literacy and adaptability are essential, as is the ability to promote the library and its resources, which will include leading a Rhyme Time or under 5’s session; facilitating children’s reading groups; workshops for teenagers; Shared Reading and Reminiscence sessions for adults; visits to schools and community groups

About you

You should be confident supporting the Library Manager and team in the running of the library, and able to enthuse about reading and help customers access information, including through signposting and referral. You will also be a confident user of digital resources including apps and demonstrate an ability to solve digital queries

NB: You will be unable to view the job description and person specification forms after this vacancy has closed. We cannot accept CVs in place of an application form as we require the same range of information from all our candidates.

Dorset Council is committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free, and as inclusive as possible for everyone.