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Library and Information Assistants (Morpeth Library)

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Library & Information Assistants

18.5hpw | Fixed Term until 31/12/2026

Are you outgoing, love helping people and enthusiastic about your local community?

If so, we are looking for 2 part-time (18.5hrs) Library & Information Assistants at Morpeth Library to assist in the promotion and delivery of a comprehensive and efficient library and information service to residents and visitors in Northumberland by maintaining the day to day operations on site; acting as the first point of contact, maintaining a high level of customer care and undertaking a range of tasks that support the delivery of a quality service.

What we are looking for

If you:

have strong customer service skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people.
are approachable and helpful
are confident with people and technology, some experience with library systems would be an advantage.
are Community-minded and inclusive
have excellent organisation skills and the ability to work flexibly as part of a team.
have the ability to travel between sites this would be desirable; access to a car and a driving licence is helpful but not required.

At the heart of the role is a genuine interest in books, reading, and literature and community engagement.

Working with us in Northumberland Libraries could be just for you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Sarah Jayne Kennedy-Robson at sarah.kennedy-rosbon@northumberland.gov.uk

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications.

Why choose us?

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

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Further information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930.

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