CHLH/2601/23 Library Assistant (Term Time Only)
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,824 to £25,516 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 February 2026 |
| Location: | Tain, Highland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | High Life Highland |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CHLH/2601/23 |
Summary
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
The post uses a mix of manual and computer-based operations and will include:
- Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
- Working as part of a team to deliver, support and promote library and information services to all.
- Delivering Bookbug rhyme and story sessions to pre-school children with accompanying adults.
- Organising library events and promotions aimed at various age ranges including children, teenagers and adults.
- Assisting with library routines including shelving, processing and library stock.
- Inputting, checking data and maintaining reservation systems on web-based browser.
- Cash handling procedures.
- Helping customers to make best use of library resources, including e-resources.
- Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Library Service and High Life Highland as a whole.
- Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
- Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
- Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the Libraries team.
- Undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including General Data Protection Regulations, health and safety procedures, relevant checks, reporting any concerns to management to ensure corrective action is taken.
The post uses a mix of manual and computer-based operations and will include:
- Actively promote a positive and collaborative workplace culture that supports the Charity’s purpose of Making Life Better and i-care values to increase morale, productivity and performance.
- Working as part of a team to deliver, support and promote library and information services to all.
- Delivering Bookbug rhyme and story sessions to pre-school children with accompanying adults.
- Organising library events and promotions aimed at various age ranges including children, teenagers and adults.
- Assisting with library routines including shelving, processing and library stock.
- Inputting, checking data and maintaining reservation systems on web-based browser.
- Cash handling procedures.
- Helping customers to make best use of library resources, including e-resources.
- Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Library Service and High Life Highland as a whole.
- Attend and undertake any training online or in person.
- Aim to reduce wastage and uphold our environmental values of being as sustainable as possible in all tasks.
- Assist and support other areas of High Life Highland with particular projects, training or in the event of holidays or sickness working cross-functionally across the Libraries team.
- Undertake all tasks in accordance with High Life Highland policies and procedures, including General Data Protection Regulations, health and safety procedures, relevant checks, reporting any concerns to management to ensure corrective action is taken.