Library Assistant

  • Organisation: St Helen's School
  • Location: North West London
  • Tenure: Part-time
  • Closing Date: Monday 9 February 2026
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St Helen's School is looking to appoint a permanent Library Assistant on a part-time basis.

  • To man the Library Desk and operate the automated library management system (Accessit), overseeing the issue and return of stock and dealing with overdue items.
  • To maintain a well organised environment in the library, including shelving at regular intervals throughout the day and ensuring the library is tidy.
  • To undertake a range of administrative routines associated with the smooth running of the library, including recording footfall, processing new stock and the receipt of library orders and newspapers.
  • To undertake a range of administrative duties associated with the general equipment and maintenance of the library, including stationery ordering.
  • To assist with stock maintenance procedures, including stock checks and the removal of out of date or damaged materials and the repair and maintenance of existing library stock.
  • To assist and advise pupils and staff to make effective use of the library by advising them on the selection of resources, both print and digital.
  • To assist with the promotion of reading and the library, including library events.
  • To assist with the supervision of girls working in the library and the enforcement of library rules, following safeguarding procedures and registering pupils.
  • To supervise the Senior School Library during the librarian’s absence.

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St Helen's School is looking to appoint a permanent Library Assistant on a part-time basis.


Description

  • To man the Library Desk and operate the automated library management system (Accessit), overseeing the issue and return of stock and dealing with overdue items.
  • To maintain a well organised environment in the library, including shelving at regular intervals throughout the day and ensuring the library is tidy.
  • To undertake a range of administrative routines associated with the smooth running of the library, including recording footfall, processing new stock and the receipt of library orders and newspapers.
  • To undertake a range of administrative duties associated with the general equipment and maintenance of the library, including stationery ordering.
  • To assist with stock maintenance procedures, including stock checks and the removal of out of date or damaged materials and the repair and maintenance of existing library stock.
  • To assist and advise pupils and staff to make effective use of the library by advising them on the selection of resources, both print and digital.
  • To assist with the promotion of reading and the library, including library events.
  • To assist with the supervision of girls working in the library and the enforcement of library rules, following safeguarding procedures and registering pupils.
  • To supervise the Senior School Library during the librarian’s absence.

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