Library Assistant - Reading Central Library

Reading has 7 libraries, 1 home library service, and a growing digital service, used by c.250,000 people every year. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities. About the role : You will be based at Reading Central Library - 27.61 hours per week Hours of work are: Tuesdays: 9:30am - 7:10pm Thursdays: 9:30am - 7.10pm Fridays: 9:30am - 5:10pm Saturdays: 9:45am - 3:10pm (2 in 3) Please note that due to frontline service needs these working hours are non-negotiable. The primary purpose of the post is to serve library customers and Visa customers. The secondary purpose is to carry out administrative tasks within the library which contribute to the provision of the public service. Such tasks will include returning books to the shelves and keeping the books in correct order. This may also include jacketing and labelling books, printing lists of requested books etc. Duties include: Being the public face of the library service, working on library desks and greeting customers. Working on the visa verification service and helping people use the library service by assisting with their enquiries. Good physical fitness is required as this is an active role, standing and serving customers and lifting and carrying piles of books. Using ICT skills to learn the library computer systems and provide guidance to customers on the use of computers, tablets and self-service machines. Maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy when processing documents Working effectively within different teams to promote the service to all. Participating in and delivering events and activities such as coffee mornings, Rhymetimes and the Summer Reading Challenge. To act as an evacuation officer/fire warden - on hearing the fire alarm follow procedures in a calm, profession manner, clearing the library and ensuring customers are led to safety.

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