Community library officer

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for Community Library Officers to work for our client in Camden and surrounding areas. The Community Library Officer is responsible for ensuring the day to day operation of the library service at branch level to provide a high-quality service. Duties Responsbilities: * Maintaining the key functions of the community and digital library in terms of books, online resources and digital technology, and community activities. * Ensuring the building and equipment is operational. Support the Community Library Manager to co-ordinate and make best use of the space. * Participate in the delivery of Camden rsquo;s community and digital library development. This involves supporting the development and delivery of a local community library business plan in collaboration with local residents and partners. * The postholder will work with children and families including baby bounce, under 5s and reading activities with children of all ages. * Build and maintain local partnerships with voluntary and community groups, businesses, schools and colleges, tenants and residents rsquo; associations to ensure ongoing co-design of library services. * Organise and deliver outreach activities to promote the library beyond the current user group. e.g. providing reader development workshops with schools, youth clubs and community groups in community settings outside the library building * The postholder will support members of the public with self-initiating community and social projects and activities in the library and work with colleagues from across the council including Arts Development and events to put cultural events in the library. * The postholder will work with children and families including baby bounce, under 5s and reading activities with children of all ages. * Organise and deliver outreach activities to promote the library beyond the current user group. e.g. providing reader development workshops with schools, youth clubs and community groups in community settings outside the library building * The postholder will support members of the public with self-initiating community and social projects and activities in the library and work with colleagues from across the council including Arts Development and Events to put cultural events in the library. * Promote and market activities and events in the library in collaboration with the Library Manager and Communications team using a range of communication tools e.g. printed and digital posters for the library, web publishing promoting on social media. * The postholder will assist library users in the use of self-service technology e.g. kiosks, public computers, printers, scanners and other digital provision. * Coordinate activities to reduce digital exclusion ndash; for example, working with partners and volunteers to run support sessions to help people access online support (such as Universal Credit; disabled parking, housing). Working Hours: 36 per week Requirements: * Experience of working in a library focused setting * Excellent skills at working with local stakeholders and partners. * You will have strong analytical skills and ability to resolve issues at pace. * Mintain a safe working environment for staff, volunteers and the public; including ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed If you have experience working in a library setting, please apply with your CV