HLH/2607/20 Relief Library Assistant


Company:	High Life Highland
Salary:	£14.12
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Kinlochleven, PH50 4QH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Jul 2026
Closing date:	4 Aug 2026

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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.

• Assisting with library events and promotions aimed at various age ranges including children, teenagers, and adults.

• Assisting with library routines including shelving, processing, and repairing library stock.

• Inputting and checking databases and maintaining membership records and reservation systems.

• Cash handling procedures.

• Helping customers to make the best use of library resources including e-resources.

• Delivering Bookbug rhyme and story sessions to pre-school children and accompanying adults.

• Participating in staff training.

• Undertaking any other duties as required to ensure efficient and effective service delivery across the library network.

• Pursue continuous professional development and contribute to the continuous improvement of Kinlochleven Library 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 Kinlochleven Library team.

• Work on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays ensuring you are up to date with your rostered shifts and give advance notice of any leave requests for consideration.

• 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.

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