Reader Services Librarian - Children & Young People

Vacancy Information

Hourly rate of pay: £19.45 - £21.75

Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.

The Reader Services Librarian - Children & Young People supports public libraries across East Lothian to contribute towards literacy, attainment, and wellbeing through the selection, maintenance, and promotion of a diverse, engaging, and inclusive reading offer for children and young people including physical and digital stock and library-based activities.

Alongside their qualification, the successful candidate will have knowledge of and a passion for children's literature.

As the lead for the annual summer reading challenge and part of the wider libraries team you'll also have a commitment to creatively engaging children and young people in reading for pleasure ensuring that they have involvement in shaping our service.

The successful candidate will have line management responsibility and as such must have experience of supervising staff.

The successful candidate will have responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our catalogue records so should therefore have experience of working with a high degree of attention to detail.

Job Details

To support public libraries across East Lothian to contribute towards literacy, attainment, and wellbeing through the selection, maintenance, and promotion of a diverse, engaging, and inclusive reading offer for children and young people including physical and digital stock and library-based activities.

To co-ordinate and oversee the cataloguing of materials within recognised international standards.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
Degree level qualification or equivalent in Librarianship or Information Science and/or postgraduate qualification in Librarianship or Information Science and be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

Driving Licence
A full current driving licence is desirable for this post.

Level 1 Disclosure Clearance
This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance to allow access to the Public Sector Network. ELC will submit a Police Act Disclosure application on behalf of the preferred candidate and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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