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Library Assistant Job

Ukulelegeek

Hi there 

I have an interview coming up for a library assistant. I am wondering if anyone has ever worked or is working in a library as an assistant or another role?

I am currently working in a large retail store (I know!) so I'm thinking a library has to be less sensory by far. I know they have children in and groups etc. 

Any advice or what an average day is like in a library will be really helpful. 

Thanks.

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  • Good morning

    I used to volunteer at the local library 2013-2020. Unfortunately they got 2 library volunteers who are not regular users. After covid outbreak everyone wanted to return to the library. Shame didn't ask me.

    The supervisor is hardly there.

    Enjoyed putting books away, looking for book requests and writing out the requests slips (when someone orders a book from a different library); every month you exchange books at another library (stock rotation); plus photocopying.

    Also I was helping out with the library aassistant. They would go through emails and see anything needs doing.

    You'll need a CRB check which the employers pay for. I needed one as was in environment with vulnerable people and children.

    Hope this is helpful.

    Sorry haven't explained clearly. 

    Fingers crossed for you and hopefully your get this. Are you working in a team or alone?

  • in reply to Vardaguyn

    Hi thanks for the information. 

    Looks as though they work in twos maybe threes. Something I will ask about in interview. I went into the library to scope it out and there were two women behind the desk. 

    I will ask about group work etc as they have children coming in.

    I've always wanted to work in a library and although my current job is stressful and sensory overload in many ways, I'm used to the routine and people so want to make sure I make the right decision.

    Thanks again 

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  • in reply to Vardaguyn

    Hi thanks for the information. 

    Looks as though they work in twos maybe threes. Something I will ask about in interview. I went into the library to scope it out and there were two women behind the desk. 

    I will ask about group work etc as they have children coming in.

    I've always wanted to work in a library and although my current job is stressful and sensory overload in many ways, I'm used to the routine and people so want to make sure I make the right decision.

    Thanks again 

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