Library Network Assistant – Guildford Library

Job Details Are you looking for an exciting opportunity? Do you have a passion for providing excellent customer service? Able to travel to different locations? We have a number of part time Library Network Assistant positions available in Guildford. Our current vacancies are for different hours. In the application form you will be asked to indicate how many hours you would like to work. For more information about our libraries please visit the website: Surrey is one of the largest county councils in the UK and has over 50 libraries across the county. Our library teams deliver a range of services to all members of the public. Times have changed from when all that libraries offered was to lend books and access to a reference collection. Now, in addition to lending books and providing a range of online reference resources, we also hold computer classes, Rhymetimes and Storytimes, and various other events such as Minecraft sessions and Code Clubs. We are able to offer a range of services including library services for the elderly or disabled. What we can offer you: A fantastic working environment with great people to work with and for. 5 weeks annual leave. Local government salary-related pension. For more information, please visit MyBenefits for Surrey County Council staff. About the Role Your daily duties will include but not be limited to: Assist with enquiries as required Take part in Rhymetime and Storytime Ordering of material in the absence of senior staff Support library events as required e.g. author talks and IT sessions Ensure enquiry records are kept up to date We are looking for the following key skills from potential applicants: Knowledge of using Microsoft Office packages Ability to use initiative and work under pressure with accuracy A basic understanding of working in a library Ability to manage time and workload Flexibility towards work patterns Positive working attitude towards training and development. Watch staff talk about working for the library service, in this YouTube video: For more information, please find a full job description and person specification attached to the bottom of this advert. We look forward to receiving your application. Additional Information The job advert closes at 23:59 on 13th January 2019. Interviews will take place on 21st January 2019. Please note, if access to the GCSX (PSN) network is required for this role, a Basic Disclosure (DBS check) will be required to meet the Government Baseline Personnel Security Standards Values and Behaviours Our values are what support our vision, shape the culture and are crucial in delivering our corporate strategy. For more information about our values and behaviours please follow this link: -and-behaviours.