At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist library users, promote reading, and support community events.
- Company: Join a supportive team at South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, generous leave, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Great opportunity for personal growth and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while sharing your love for books.
- Qualifications: Customer service experience and a passion for reading.
The predicted salary is between 14.83 - 14.83 £ per hour.
Location: St Leonards Library, St Leonards Road, East Kilbride
Number of posts: 2
Hours: 4 per week
Work Pattern: Saturday 9am-1pm
Salary/Hourly Rate: £13.80 - £14.83 per hour
Duration: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Join our team and help make a difference in your community. We are looking for a friendly, motivated, and customer‑focused Library Assistant to support the daily running of our library service and deliver an excellent experience for all visitors. As a Library Assistant, you will be the welcoming face of the library—helping customers access our services, discover new books, use digital resources, and enjoy the library as a safe and inclusive community space. You’ll play an active role in creating a positive atmosphere, supporting events, and promoting a love of reading.
What you’ll do:
- Provide a warm and helpful first point of contact for all library users
- Assist customers with borrowing, returning, and reserving library materials
- Offer guidance on digital resources, computers, printing, and online services
- Support readers in choosing books and promote new or recommended titles
- Encourage reading through reader‑development activities, promotions, and events
- Maintain tidy, attractive shelves and displays throughout the library
- Handle enquiries in person, online, and by phone in a friendly, professional manner
- Carry out cash handling for library transactions accurately
- Contribute to library events, activities, and community programmes
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate a genuine enthusiasm for books, reading, and community engagement.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience working with the public in a customer‑focused environment
- Good computer skills and evidence of digital literacy
- Clear and confident communication skills
- An enthusiastic, proactive attitude and a genuine interest in reading
- Reliability, attention to detail, and accurate handling of cash
- A positive, adaptable attitude and willingness to learn
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team that values creativity, community, and lifelong learning. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, cares about access to information, and wants to contribute to a welcoming community service.
Please note this post will involve manual handling, including shelving and moving stock.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement:
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under‑represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
Overseas Criminal Records Check:
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Library Assistant in East Kilbride employer: South Lanarkshire Council
South Lanarkshire Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises equality and inclusivity. With flexible working hours and a commitment to employee well-being, including a local government pension scheme and family-friendly policies, this role provides meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth in the community-focused environment of Rutherglen and Cambuslang.
