Vale of Glamorgan Council
Library Assistant (20 hours) - Penarth Library

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Libraries in the Vale of Glamorgan provide a wide range of services to library users through activities, training and events, free access to the internet and information, hire of rooms, work with partners, a wealth of local studies materials and of course the loan of books, audio books, eMagazines and DVDs.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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About The Role
Pay Details: Grade 3, SCP 5, £26,427(Pro Rata)
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 20 hours, 4 days a week (every other Saturday)
Main Place of Work: Penarth Library
Description: To assist in delivering a friendly and professional library service to the community. This will involve dealing with enquiries, helping out with library activities, and providing support for customers to make use of the library stock, resources and facilities.


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About You
You will need:
- A confident and outgoing manner with a proactive approach to helping customers
- Experience of working with a range of customers or clients
- Experience in using online information resources
- A minimum of 3 GCSEs levels A-C, including English
Additional information
DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Both
For Further Information, contact: Rhodri Matthews, Senior Librarian, 02920708438 / rmatthews@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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