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We are a modern, outward looking Library, Archive & Information Service, with a vision to engage, support and inspire people in Sheffield to be literate, knowledgeable, and connected to the city and each other. Sharing the joy of the written word is at the heart of what we do.

We are recruiting to the new role of Senior Library and Archive Assistant. Based in one of our community libraries, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of day-to-day operations, services, and activities. You will supervise a small team, support customers, organise events and activities and engage with your local area to ensure that the library is at the heart of the community.

You will have a passion for reading, outstanding customer services skills and a high level of I.T. knowledge. You will work closely with Library and Archive Assistants, other Senior Library and Archive Assistants and Library and Archive Officers to deliver exceptional library services to Sheffield’s communities.

Posts are available on a 34 hour per week basis, working Mon – Wed and Fri – Sat. We can also consider posts on either a 28 or 18.5 hour per week basis, in line with our standard hours of work.

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Informal enquiries can be made to Alex Holyoake on [email protected]

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We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.

It is a great time to join us and we welcome your application.

Under the Disability Confident Scheme, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.