Library Assistant Review

Providing front desk service and answering user enquiries, shelving, shelf-tidying, cataloguing and ordering books, withdrawing books, working on an ad-hoc basis in groups for topics e.g. marketing and system development, assisting with inductions

Collaboration, adaptability, presentation, communication, intiative, teaching, time management and website development

Very much - there was a lot of varied learning e.g. some written, some presentation and the opportunity to do something I was really passionate about at the end

Well organised - it was clear from the start what I had to do and having deadlines in place meant I kept on track throughout the project

Quite a lot, my line manager was very supportive in terms of giving me work-based hours to carry out personal development as well as the required hours for assignment writing and tutor sessions

My tutor was always there to support me when I needed it and I knew who to contact even at the end when carrying out my EPA and considering other areas like safeguarding if I'd needed them

I feel my wider understanding of the role has expanded, as well as learning about areas I don't work in such as archives and public libraries

Yes, wellbeing opportunities like art workshops and external events like conferences which are tailored to libraries

Yes

A very supportive place to work, particularly in the library, with wellbeing opportunities and professional development

Be sure to take advantage of all opportunities given