Assistant Librarian

Description

ASA are recruiting an Assistant Librarian for a 5-month contract with a possible extension.

As part of the wider library team, the post assists in the provision of a comprehensive enquiry service and provides most of the day-to-day tasks that underpin the provision of a library service including providing technical assistance and training to users, answering a range of enquiries and managing the library issue desk.

The post holder liaises with colleagues across the Library Network, staff in other departments and with library users.

Good customer care skills, flexibility and time management are essential as is an ability to work unsupervised.

The post holder deputises for the Library Manager, and has responsibility for supervising placement students and volunteers.

Essential skills and qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree or postgraduate diploma in Library and Information Science
• Post qualification experience in library work
• High level IT competency
• Understanding of data protection and copyright legislation
• Have worked as part of a team in a customer focused environment – preferably within a library setting.
• Basic Disclosure Scotland certificate

To apply for this role, please send in your CV and we will be in touch to discuss this opportunity in further detail.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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