Library Assistant
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,185.00 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 January 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CC673 |
Summary
This is a key front-line post, vital to the delivery of quality library services throughout Calderdale.
Forget the traditional view of a library, we are now vibrant community hubs offering a safe space for all. A modern library service doesn’t only offer books - we also provide digital services, community engagement, a social experience, access to lifelong learning, and a warm welcome for everyone.
Calderdale Libraries participate in the Warm Welcome scheme every year, supporting the Council’s commitment to helping residents with the cost-of-living crisis.
If you want to join our team, it's essential that you have experience of working with the public in a library or other customer service environment (in a paid or voluntary capacity.) You will be literate and numerate, with a good general level of education and willing to participate in promotional activities to keep libraries relevant to their local communities.
It's essential that you have some experience of working with computerised systems and of using online services. Our Libraries offer public computer facilities, Wi-Fi, wireless printing and scanning, digital books and apps - assisting customers to use these resources is an important part of the role.
Calderdale has 12 libraries across the borough and staff can be asked to work flexibly across different sites. This may include lone working, key holding, building responsibilities and cash management.
Our buildings are busy with customers, groups, events and meetings and staff should expect to be on their feet for large parts of the day.
For an informal discussion about these posts and timetables, please contact libraries@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date – Tuesday 6th January 2026
Interview Date - Monday 19th January 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
Forget the traditional view of a library, we are now vibrant community hubs offering a safe space for all. A modern library service doesn’t only offer books - we also provide digital services, community engagement, a social experience, access to lifelong learning, and a warm welcome for everyone.
Calderdale Libraries participate in the Warm Welcome scheme every year, supporting the Council’s commitment to helping residents with the cost-of-living crisis.
If you want to join our team, it's essential that you have experience of working with the public in a library or other customer service environment (in a paid or voluntary capacity.) You will be literate and numerate, with a good general level of education and willing to participate in promotional activities to keep libraries relevant to their local communities.
It's essential that you have some experience of working with computerised systems and of using online services. Our Libraries offer public computer facilities, Wi-Fi, wireless printing and scanning, digital books and apps - assisting customers to use these resources is an important part of the role.
Calderdale has 12 libraries across the borough and staff can be asked to work flexibly across different sites. This may include lone working, key holding, building responsibilities and cash management.
Our buildings are busy with customers, groups, events and meetings and staff should expect to be on their feet for large parts of the day.
For an informal discussion about these posts and timetables, please contact libraries@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date – Tuesday 6th January 2026
Interview Date - Monday 19th January 2026
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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