Library Supervisor

The College seeks to appoint a Library Supervisor for 23.5 hours per week to support the significant use of the Library for pupils across the full week during term time.

Job Title:                    Library Supervisor

Reporting to:             Librarian

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Supervision and support of students using the library in the absence of the Librarian and with particular reference to Evening School.
• Supervision and management of SLAs when on duty.
• Routine library duties i.e.: shelving, shelf-tidying circulations; withdrawals, amendments to databases as directed by the librarians; responsible to Assistant librarian for overdue routines using AccessIt.
• Encouraging and highlighting current awareness using library materials; promoting different departments within the College, maintaining library notices and other display areas and relating them to the Library.
• Clerical routines connected with the receipt of new and existing stock, including textbooks.
• Maintenance of front desk and office area, stock repairs.
• provision of stationery items in consultation with the Librarian and Resource Centre
• working with the Librarian to process existing Sanderson Room stock
• other routines of a supporting nature including printer supplies 
• Guidance and help to users, with referral to the Librarians if required.      
• Opening, closing and securing the library when on duty.
• Attending training sessions as required.
• Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment for library users and staff, including monthly fire checks.
• Being aware of and implementing current safeguarding policy.
• Other duties as may be required from time to time.

Person Specification  

Key Skills Required

• Ability to communicate well with a range of people appropriately both verbally and in writing
• Methodical and diligent working practices
• Good working knowledge of IT packages including Microsoft Office
• Experience of working with groups of young people or similar essential
• Keen interest in literature and current affairs
• Experience of working in a customer service role is essential
• Experience of working in a library in a customer service context is desirable

Applications

Applications should be made using the application form which is available from the College website www.lancingcollege.co.uk and returned to recruitment@lancing.org.uk

Candidates are asked to add a covering letter setting out, as succinctly as possible, their reasons for applying for the position at Lancing.

A full curriculum vitae and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of a minimum of two referees, one of whom should be the candidate’s existing employer, should be included with the application. 

Applications will be reviewed on receipt and candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early application is therefore advised. Previous applicants are welcome to apply. 

Closing date: 22nd September