Librarian - Lewisham, United Kingdom - Apricus Resourcing

Apricus Resourcing
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Lewisham, United Kingdom

5 days ago

Tom O´Connor

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Apricus Resourcing are currently working with a local council authority who are looking for an experienced Librarian for an ongoing locum position based from Lewisham.

Within your role you will be providing first class customer focused library services in accordance with the councils vision.


Your main responsibilities will include:


  • Delivering excellent customer care and engage with communities to promote a love of reading and learning and the full range of library services.
  • Working towards improving service delivery and service performance.
  • Developing different ways of accessing library services across the borough to all residents.
  • Working within a designated team to deliver library services and achieve service and Council outcomes.
  • Leading on all aspects of Local History work for the Library & Information service, including collection acquisition and development
  • Building partnerships and networks both within the local history community and outside it.
  • Working with specific partners such as community libraries, the Council and external partners.
As the Librarian - Local History, the post holder works to support product and audience development by leading on the following area:

  • To plan, develop and deliver a quality, innovative and flexible local history service
  • To manage, promote and develop Local History and Archives collections working closely with the Archivist
  • To promote and market the services of the Local History Centre

Other desirables / essentials include:

  • Experience of working in a local history/archives environment
  • Experience of promoting local history/archives services to a range of client groups
  • Experience of working collaboratively with a range of internal and external partners
  • Experience of delivering quality customer service within a Council environment
  • Experience of leading and managing performance improvement


In return for your commitment to this role the council can offer an ongoing locum role (initially for 4-months) with a high probability of the position being extended.

The working hours for the role are 35 per week on a 3-week rota which includes 1 Saturday shift, 1 Sunday shift & 1 weekend off - weekend shifts do have a pay enhancement.


Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 4 months


Salary:
£24.44-£25.11 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to Commute:

  • Lewisham (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Lewisham: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
APRISOCIAL12
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