Library Assistant

Job Title Library Assistant Salary Range £25,998 - £31,469 per annum pro rata "2025/26 pay award pending" Permanent, Full time and part time Location Richmond Libraries Other essential information Please see below work pattern for each role Richmond Cluster: Permanent, Full Time 36hrs pw pro rata Working pattern for this role: 4/5 days Mon-Fri and every other Saturday; Weekdays from 9.15am - 6.15pm/7.15pm; Saturdays from 9.15am - 4.15pm Objective of role OUR VISION: How Richmond upon Thames Libraries see the future. ''Communities within Richmond upon Thames will realise their potential through the personal, professional, social and cultural development opportunities provided by their library service.'' We operate a high-performing library service that is highly regarded by the community. As a Library Assistant, your role will be to support the delivery of this borough-wide service by ensuring excellent customer service and carrying out a range of administrative duties to facilitate the day-to-day operations. Modern public libraries are vibrant and inclusive spaces, open to all members of the community. Our staff must be resilient, confident, and resourceful in order to manage the often complex and challenging situations that can arise in such dynamic customer facing environments. Most of your work will involve frontline customer service, including issuing and returning items, maintaining and caring for resources, assisting with information searches and enquiries, supporting ..... full job details .....