Librarian Assistant Apprentice - Oasis Academy Silvertown

Full Job Description

Librarian Assistant Apprentice - Oasis Silvertown part of Oasis Community Learning Trust

A LIAS (Librarian, Information & Archive Services) Assistant will help users find information and resources they need in order to resolve specific queries. User needs may vary and could include finding textbooks to support their learning; legal materials to support law activities and many more. 

Apprenticeship summary: 

- Annual wage: £10,158.72 a year

- Working week: Monday - Friday (Term time only). Hours to be confirmed.

- Total hours per week: 37 hours a week

- Expected duration: 20 Months

- Apprenticeship level: Advanced Level 3 Library, Information & Archive Services Assistant Apprenticeship standard qualification (A level)

What will the apprentice be doing?

These tasks serve to indicate the range of duties and level of responsibilities involved. 

It is not exhaustive, and it is not intended that every Librarian Apprentice will undertake the full range of tasks.

• Provide basic inductions to new library users or inform new colleges of the process required to securely record information/resources
• Promote use of library resources and assist in the preparation of library guides, information packs, and induction packs. Produce displays and other promotional material, and contribute to outreach activities
• Work on the library enquiry desk as arranged by the Deputy
• Manager and assist library users with information enquiries, photocopier and basic IT queries, referring more complex queries to more senior members of staff
• Daily checks regarding books being in the required place to be found easily and documentation has been stored correctly, as well as secured if confidential
• Attend and take part in team meetings & regular reviews with line manager
• Add & maintain library user records in the Library Management system in accordance with data protection, to ensure the data is accurate and up to date
• Provide basic inductions to new library users or inform colleges of the process required to record information/resources
• All Apprentices are required to attend learning sessions by LMP Education; this is essential in order to work towards the end qualification. Failure to adhere to this may result in a lose of placement or removal from our recruiting database
   

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

• You will work towards your Level 3 Librarian, Information & Archive Services across a total duration of 20 months
• Training provider: LMP Group (Rated 3rd best apprenticeship training provider across the UK)
• All online/ remote learning, no classroom or college day release. An allocated tutor will support you throughout the apprenticeship

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

The right candidate may be offered a permanent position after completion of the apprenticeship.

Desired skills and personal qualities-

• 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

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent Maths & English (Grade 4-9 (A*-C, Level 2)) essential

About the employer

Our vision is underpinned by our Oasis Silvertown values: be proud, be professional, be nice, be independent, be resilient. We call these our Silvertown 5 "Be" values.

Employer - Oasis Community Learning

Address: 

Oasis Silvertown

303 N Woolwich Rd

London

E16 2BB

Training provider

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Library, information and archive services assistant
Level 3 (A level)