Community Library Officer
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Community Library Officer
Camden
21.02/hr
Start date: ASAP
AKTON Recruitment is working with the local
authorities and we are looking for a Community Library Officer in the
Camden area.
About the role
The Community
Library Officer is responsible for ensuring the day to day operation
of the library service at branch level to provide a high-quality
service. Including maintaining the key functions of the community and
digital library in terms of books, online resources and digital
technology, and community activities. Ensuring the building and
equipment is operational. They will support the Community Library
Manager to co-ordinate and make best use of the space.
The
postholder will fully participate in the delivery of Camden's
community and digital library development. This involves supporting
the development and delivery of a local community library business
plan in collaboration with local residents and partners. They will
also develop and work closely with/supervise volunteers to deliver
community projects and digital offer in the library to meet community
need.
These will include activities such as coding clubs,
gadget drop-ins, games clubs, homework clubs etc., supporting other
library staff in activities where needed. The postholder will work
with children and families including baby bounce, under 5s and reading
activities with children of all ages. They will build and maintain
local partnerships with voluntary and community groups, businesses,
schools and colleges, tenants and residents' associations to ensure
ongoing co-design of library services. They will organise and deliver
outreach activities to promote the library beyond the current user
group. e.g. providing reader development workshops with schools, youth
clubs and community groups in community settings outside the library
building
The postholder will support members of the public
with self-initiating community and social projects and activities in
the library and work with colleagues from across the council including
Arts Development and Events to put cultural events in the library.
They will promote and market activities and events in the library in
collaboration with the Library Manager and Communications team using a
range of communication tools e.g. printed and digital posters for the
library, web publishing promoting on social media.
About
you
The postholder will have experience of working in a library or
similar customer/user focused setting. They will have strong customer
service and communication skills including workshopping, presentations
and outreach and excellent skills at working with local stakeholders
and partners. They will have experience of organising and delivering
community activities and also skills in supporting others with the use
of digital technology.
Community Library Officer
AKTON Resourcing Ltd
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