Apprentice Library Assistant

Act as a welcoming presence within the library environment, taking ownership of first-line enquiries via in-person or remote channels Assist users with self-service facilities, troubleshooting issues as required Carry out shelving and shelf tidying, along with other stock and circulation tasks. For Frontline Services this includes reservation processing, stock relegation, book and article requests In Special Collections this includes assisting in the assessment and sorting of gifted collections, processing catalogued items and editing online catalogue records, under supervision. In Archives this includes preservation packaging, numbering and listing of new accessions

For a copy of the full job description please go to https://www.waes.ac.uk/courses/apprenticeships/

Training:

You will spend one day each week on training (either Thursday or Friday).

The training provider is Westminster Adult Education Service and the college you will be attending is located at:

Westminster Adult Education Service
219 Lisson Grove
London NW8 8LW.

For more information, see: https://www.waes.ac.uk/about-us/why-study-at-waes/

You'll study to gain a Library, Information & Archive Services Apprenticeship - Level 3 qualification.

Training Outcome:
After completion of the apprenticeship, you should be equipped to apply for a permanent post as a Library Assistant or Senior Library Assistant within King's College London or elsewhere

Employer Description:
We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's. As part of this commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and through this appointment process, it is our aim to develop candidate pools that include applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Once a week you will be required to work an evening shift from 11:00 - 19:00. You will also be required to work a weekend shift no more than seven times per year. This will be either a Saturday or Sunday from 10:00 - 18:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness