Library Assistant

Library Assistant Portrush Library Temporary (Until September 2026) £13.63 per hour Averages at 14 hours per week: Week 1 Monday - 6.5 hours Tuesday - Off Wednesday - 6.5 hours Thursday - Off Friday - Off Saturday - 4 hours Week 2 Monday - Off Tuesday - 4.5 hours Wednesday - 6.5 hours Thursday - Off Friday - Off Saturday - Off Main Purpose Under the direction of the line manager the postholder will assist in the delivery of all library services. He/she will be a member of a team of front-line staff providing library services to meet the learning, information, leisure and cultural needs of the local community. Main Roles and Responsibilities 1. Assist clients to make best use of services and facilities through: a. Handling client enquiries using print and electronic resources (eg books, CD ROM and the Internet). b. Processing requests. c. Helping clients to select and use all library resources and facilities. d. Introducing and explaining organisation services, rules and regulation to new and existing clients and operating the complaints procedure. e. Registering clients. 2. Assist with the routine delivery of the programme of promotional activities to include school class visits, story time, user education events, special initiatives etc. 3. Assist with the day-to-day routine procedures and the delivery of client focused library services in the areas of learning, information, leisure and culture to include: a. Shelving, tidying, maintaining books and other ..... full job details .....