Library Assistant | Library Services Part Time

Library Assistant | Lancashire Library Services | Chorley | Part Time

Apply to be a Library Assistant at Lancashire County Council.

Salary £25,185 - £25,989 Per Annum | Permanent | Part Time | Various Hours | Chorley District

We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer‑focused and digitally confident individual to join our library teams. Lancashire Libraries provide welcoming, inclusive spaces where people of all ages can connect, learn and feel safe. We offer access to quality resources, knowledgeable staff, and a supportive environment for everyone.

• Assist customers with accessing digital resources and information.
• Support planning and delivery of events (e.g., author events, class visits).
• Engage with customers to promote reading for pleasure.

You will be appointed to one or more library bases, with the expectation to work at other libraries as required.

• Eccleston Library – 16hpw
• Coppull Library – 21hpw

We seek a welcoming, friendly individual with a love of reading and a passion for sharing the experience. You should have excellent communication and digital skills, be able to work with a range of stakeholders and deliver a customer‑focused service.

For more information, email CS.busin If you are interested in a specific post, please state the post and location at the end of your application.

The interview process has two parts.

• Meeting with a manager
• Tour of the library and explanation of duties
• Work‑related short assessments

Assessment Date: 9am to 4pm, 31st January – Chorley Library

Interview Date: 4th February – Chorley Library

• A competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 26 days annual leave (pro‑rata), rising with length of service, plus Bank Holidays.
• Weekend pay enhancements.
• Employee Assistance Programme, credit union, counselling and discounts on phone contracts, gym, and more.

Salary quoted is for full‑time equivalents; part‑time positions are paid pro‑rata. The post is covered under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Successful candidates must apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.