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Senior Library Assistant - Cowbridge Library 12 Hours

Vale of Glamorgan Council
Department:Customer Service
Type:ON-SITE
Region:Cardiff, Wales
Location:Barry, Wales, United Kingdom
Experience:Mid-Senior Level
Salary:£27,709 - £29,542
Skills:
CUSTOMER SERVICELIBRARY SERVICESHANDLING ENQUIRIESONLINE INFORMATION RESOURCESCOMPUTER COMPETENCE (ECDL)CUSTOMER SUPPORTLIBRARY ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
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Job Description

Posted on: October 3, 2026

About Us

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.

Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 5, SCP 8 - 12, £27,709 - £29,542

Hours of Work / Working Pattern:12 hours per week, 2 Saturdays per month

Main Place of Work: Cowbridge Library

Recruiting for 2 posts.

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.

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
  • ECDL or equivalent proof of competence in using computers
  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including English or NVQ level 2 in Library and Information Services or at least 3 years working in a library

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced & Barred Both

For Further Information, contact: Jordan Forse, Libraries and Cultural Services Manager, Jforse@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
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